Acts 6:4
But we will devote ourselves constantly to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
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 persevered unanimously in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.
Acts 13:2And as they were employed in the ministry, and kept a fast, the Holy Ghost said, Set apart for me now both Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
Romans 1:9For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the Gospel of his Son, how incessantly I make mention of you,
1 Corinthians 9:16For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me, yea verily woe is to me if I preach not the gospel.
Ephesians 3:14For this end I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Philippians 1:9And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in 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 →