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Acts 6:2-4
1599 Geneva Bible
Acts 6:2-4
1599 Geneva Bible
2 [a]Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples together, and said, It is not [b]meet that we should leave the word of God to serve the [c]tables.
3 [d]Wherefore brethren, look you out among you seven men of honest report, and full of the holy Ghost, and of wisdom, which we may appoint to this business.
4 And we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministration of the word.
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- Acts 6:2 The office of preaching the word and dispensing the goods of the Church, are different one from another, and not rashly to be joined together, as the Apostles do here institute: And the Apostles do not choose so much as the Deacons without the consent of the Church.
- Acts 6:2 It is such a matter, as we may in no wise accept of it.
- Acts 6:2 Banquets though by the name of tables, other offices are also meant, which are annexed to it, such as pertain to the care of the poor.
- Acts 6:3 In choosing of Deacons (and much more of Ministers) there must be examination both of their learning and manners of life.
Acts 6:2-4
New International Version
Acts 6:2-4
New International Version
2 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. 3 Brothers and sisters,(C) choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit(D) and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them(E) 4 and will give our attention to prayer(F) and the ministry of the word.”
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