Acts 6:2

And the twelve calling to them the multitude of the disciples, said, It is not pleasing that we, leaving the word of God, serve tables.

1902 William Baxter Godbey 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

1And during those days, the disciples multiplying, there was a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews, that their widows were being neglected in the daily ministration.

3But brethren, look out seven men from you of good report, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint over this interest;

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Cross References

Acts 4:19And Peter and John responding said to them, Whether it is right in the sight of God to hearken unto you rather than God, judge ye;

Acts 25:27for it seems to me to be unreasonable, sending a prisoner, and not to signify 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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