Acts 6:2

And the Sheneym Asar, having called the multitude of the talmidim together, said, It is not desirable for us to neglect the dvar Hashem in order to serve tishen.

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

1Now in these yamim of the Messianic talmidim being increased, there was a complaint by the Greek-speaking Yehudim keneged (against) the Sabra Yehudim mitzad (as to) their Greek-speaking Jewish almanot being overlooked in the daily support.

3But select from among you Achim b'Moshiach, that is, shivah anashim, being of shem tov (good reputation) and full of the Ruach Hakodesh and chochmah, whom we will appoint over this duty; + 6:3 Ex 18:21; Neh 13:13

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Cross References

Exodus 18:17And Mosheʼs khoten said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not tov.

Deuteronomy 1:9And I spoke unto you at that time, saying, I am not able to bear the burden of you by myself alone;

Acts 4:19But Kefa and Yochanan in reply said to them, If it is tov before Hashem to listen to you rather than to Hashem, you be the Beit Din Dayan;

Acts 25:27For it seems unreasonable to me sending a prisoner and not having charges to report against him.

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 →

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