Acts 6:4
But, as for us, we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the delivery of the Message."
Weymouth NT (1912)
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 1:14All of these with one mind continued earnest in prayer, together with some women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and His brothers.
Acts 13:2While they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for Me, now at once, Barnabas and Saul, for the work to which I have called them."
Romans 1:9I call God to witness--to whom I render priestly and spiritual service by telling the Good News about His Son-- how unceasingly I make mention of you in His presence,
1 Corinthians 9:16If I go on preaching the Good News, that is nothing for me to boast of; for the necessity is imposed upon me; and alas for me, if I fail to preach it!
Ephesians 3:14For this reason, on bended knee I beseech the Father,
Philippians 1:9And it is my prayer that your love may be more and more accompanied by clear knowledge and keen perception, for testing things that differ,
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 →