Acts 6:4
And we will giue our selues continually to prayer, and to the ministration of the worde.
Geneva Bible 1599
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 all continued with one accorde in prayer and supplication with the women, and Marie the mother of Iesus, and with his brethren.
Acts 13:2Nowe as they ministred to the Lord, and fasted, the holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul, for the worke whereunto I haue called them.
Romans 1:9For God is my witnesse (whom I serue in my spirit in the Gospel of his Sonne) that without ceasing I make mention of you
1 Corinthians 9:16For though I preach the Gospel, I haue nothing to reioyce of: for necessitie is laid vpon me, and woe is vnto me, if I preach not the Gospel.
Ephesians 3:14For this cause I bowe my knees vnto the Father of our Lord Iesus Christ,
Philippians 1:9And this I pray, that your loue may abound, yet more and more in knowledge, and in all iudgement,
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 →