Acts 6:4
But we will faithfully engage in prayer and in the ministry of the word.”
English Majority Text (NT)
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 were continuing with one mind in prayer and petition, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. 1 Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas
Acts 13:2Now as they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
Romans 1:9For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers,
1 Corinthians 9:16For if I preach the gospel, there is nothing for me to boast about, for necessity is pressed upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel!
Ephesians 3:14For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
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 →