Acts 6:2

Moreover, the twelve, call[ing]-toward-selves the multitude of{the disciples}, say, "It-is_not_being pleasing[adjective], us leave[ing]-behind the word of{the God} to-be-serving to{tables}.

Garth's Hyper-literal Translation

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

1Moreover, in to{the days, the-same} of{the disciples multiplying}, murmuring/muttering/grumbling[noun] becomes of{the Greek-ists} toward the Hebrews, that the widows of{same} have-been-being-observed-aside in to{the service, the according-to-day [i.e. day by day]}.

3So, brothers, watch-upon men out of{you} being-witnessed, seven full of{[the] Holy Spirit} and of{wisdom}, whom we-will-stand/set-down upon of{the need, the-same}.

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Cross References

Acts 4:19Moreover, the Peter and John, respond[ing], say toward same, "If it-is-being just in-sight of{the God} to-be-hearing of{you} more than of{the God}, judge,

Acts 25:27for it-is-esteeming without-word/reason/account/irrational to{me}, dispatching [a] bound/captive not also to-signify the according-to of{cause} of{same}."

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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