Acts 6:4

The Passion Translation

That will enable us to give our full attention to prayer and preaching the word of God.”

Cross References

Acts 2:42

Every believer was faithfully devoted to following the teachings of the apostles. Their hearts were mutually linked to one another, sharing communion and coming together regularly for prayer.

2 Timothy 4:2

proclaim the Word of God and stand upon it no matter what! Rise to the occasion and preach when it is convenient and when it is not. Preach in the full expression of the Holy Spirit —with wisdom and patience as you instruct and teach the people.

Romans 1:9

And God knows that I pray for you continually and at all times. For I serve and worship him with my spirit in the gospel of his Son.

Colossians 4:17

Be sure you give Archippus this message: “Be faithful to complete the ministry you received from our Lord Jesus!”

Colossians 2:1

I wish you could know how much I have struggled for you and for the church in Laodicea, and for the many other friends I’ve yet to meet.

1 Corinthians 9:16

For you see, even though I proclaim the good news, I can’t take the credit for my labors, for I am compelled to fulfill my duty by completing this work. It would be agony to me if I did not constantly preach the gospel!

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, who is also from Colossae, sends his loving greetings. I can tell you that he is a true servant of Christ, who always labors and intercedes for you. His prayers are filled with requests to God that you would grow and mature, standing complete and perfect in the beauty of God’s plan for your lives. Epaphras has such great zeal and passion for you and for those who are from Laodicea and from Hierapolis.

Luke 1:23

He remained mute as he finished his days of priestly ministry in the temple and then went back to his own home.