Acts 6:2

The twelve called the multitude of the disciples to them and said, “It is not right for us to give up the word of God in order to serve tables.

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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 days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint by the Grecian Jews began against the Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.

3You should therefore choose, brothers, seven men from among yourselves, men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

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Cross References

Exodus 18:17Moses' father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not very good.

Deuteronomy 1:9I spoke to you at that time, saying, 'I am not able to carry you myself alone.

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

Acts 25:27For it seems unreasonable for me to send a prisoner and to not also state 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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