Acts 6:4
But we will give ourselves to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
In Context
Cross References
Acts 1:14These all continued with one accord in prayer, with women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
Acts 13:2And while they were ministering to the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said: Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul, unto the work to which I have called them.
Romans 1:9For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the gospel of his Son, how without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;
1 Corinthians 9:16For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of; for a necessity is laid upon me; for, woe is to me, if I preach not the gospel!
Ephesians 3:14For this cause I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ[3:14],
Philippians 1:9And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more, in knowledge and all discernment;
Matthew Henry on Acts 6:2-8
The Appointment of Deacons. 1 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. 2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. 3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.… Read the whole commentary →