Seven Chosen to Serve

Now in those days, (A)when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the (B)Hellenists,[a] because their widows were neglected (C)in the daily distribution.

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  1. Acts 6:1 Greek-speaking Jews

The Choosing of the Seven

In those days when the number of disciples was increasing,(A) the Hellenistic Jews[a](B) among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows(C) were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.(D)

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  1. Acts 6:1 That is, Jews who had adopted the Greek language and culture

Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, (A)“It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables.

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So the Twelve gathered all the disciples(A) together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God(B) in order to wait on tables.

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