Acts 6:1

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.

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BSB
In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.
KJV
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.
WEB
Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service.
ASV
Now in these days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
DARBY
But in those days, the disciples multiplying in number, there arose a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews because their widows were overlooked in the daily ministration.
BLB
Now in these days of the disciples multiplying, there arose a grumbling of the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution.
ÅB
I disse dager da disiplenes tall øket, gav de gresktalende jøder seg til å knurre mot hebreerne over at deres enker ble satt til side ved den daglige utdeling.
OTB
I de dager, da antallet disipler vokste, oppstod det en klage fra de hellenistiske jødene mot de hebraiske jødene fordi deres enker ble oversett i den daglige utdelingen av mat.
B1930
I disse dager da disiplenes tall øket, gav de gresktalende jøder sig til å knurre mot hebreerne over at deres enker blev satt til side ved den daglige utdeling.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • James 5:9

    Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.

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  • Acts 4:35

    And laid them down at the apostles’ feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.

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  • Acts 2:41

    Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

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  • Acts 9:39

    Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

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  • Acts 6:7

    And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

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  • Acts 2:47

    Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

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  • Hebrews 13:1

    Let brotherly love continue.

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  • Philippians 3:5

    Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;

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