Acts 6:4
And we will be constant in prayer, and in the ministration of the word.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
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 1:14These altogether persevered in prayer with one soul, with the women, and with Mariam the mother of Jeshu, and with his brethren.
Acts 13:2And as they fasted and supplicated Aloha, the Spirit of Holiness said to them, Separate to me Shaol and Bar Naba for the work to which I have called them.
Romans 1:9For a witness unto me is Aloha, whom I serve in the spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing at all time I remember you in my prayers.
1 Corinthians 9:16Yet also in preaching I have no cause to glory: for necessity lieth upon me; for woe to me unless I preach!
Ephesians 3:14for this is your glory; and I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jeshu Meshiha,
Philippians 1:9And this I pray, that your love may still increase and abound in knowledge and in all spiritual understanding;
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 →