Acts 6:2

So the twelve called the multitude of the disciples together and said, “It is not proper for us to neglect the word of God to wait on tables.

Text-Critical English NT

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

1In those days, as the disciples increased in number, a complaint arose against the Hebrews on the part of the Hellenists that their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.

3Therefore, brothers, look for seven men among you who have a good reputation and are full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we will appoint for this need.

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Cross References

Acts 4:19But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge.

Acts 25:27For it seems unreasonable to me to send a prisoner without indicating the charges 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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