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NASB | Acts 6:1 Now at this time while the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 6:1 Now about this time, when the number of disciples was increasing, a complaint was made by the Hellenists (Greek-speaking Jews) against the [native] Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food. |
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Bible Note: Dear Pew, When we quote, we need to do it as accurately as possible. Of course, we are all prone to error, but when we intentionally misquote, without qualification, then we shift from misstep to misdirection. Then the Twelve summoned the whole company of the disciples and said, "It would not be right for us to give up preaching about God to wait on tables. Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to this duty. But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the preaching ministry." Acts 6:3-4 (HCSB) See also Acts 11:28ff. John Calvin comments on this passage, "If any man object that this was the office of the deacons, forasmuch as the apostles did deny that they could both serve tables and attend upon doctrine, answer is easy, that the deacons were appointed over tables, in such sort, that yet, notwithstanding, they were under the elders, neither did they any thing but at their appointment." In Him, Doc |