Acts 6:4

and we will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

In Context

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

5And the word was pleasing before all the multitude, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas,

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Cross References

Acts 1:14They were all persevering of one accord in prayer along with the women, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, and His brothers.

Acts 13:2And they ministering to the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, Now separate unto me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.

Romans 1:9For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the gospel of his Son, how I unceasingly make mention of you always in my prayer;

1 Corinthians 9:16For if I preach the gospel, there is no boasting to me; for necessity is laid upon me; for woe is unto me, if I may not preach the gospel.

Ephesians 3:14For this cause I bow my knees to the Father,

Philippians 1:9And I pray this, that your divine love may yet more and more abound in perfect knowledge and all 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 →

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