Acts 6:4
while we, for our part, will devote ourselves to prayer, and to the delivery of the message.”
Open English Bible (US)
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 1:14They all united in devoting themselves to prayer, and so did some women, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
Acts 13:2While they were engaged in the worship of the Lord and were fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul, for the work to which I have called them.”
Romans 1:9God, to whom I offer the worship of my soul as I tell the goodness of his Son, is my witness how constantly I mention you when I pray,
1 Corinthians 9:16If I proclaim the good news, I have nothing to boast of, for I am compelled to do so. Woe is me if I do not share it!
Ephesians 3:14For this reason, then, I kneel before the Father –
Philippians 1:9And what I pray for is this – that your love may grow yet stronger and stronger, with increasing 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 →