Acts 6:4
and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
Majority Standard Bible
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 1:14With one accord they all continued in prayer and petition, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
Acts 13:2While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
Romans 1:9God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you
1 Corinthians 9:16Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!
Ephesians 3:14... for this reason I bow my knees before the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Philippians 1:9And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,
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 →