Acts 6:1 - The Text-Critical English New Testament

¹ In those days, as the disciples increased in number, a complaint arose against the Hebrews on the part of the Hellenists that their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹ NOW ABOUT this time, when the number of the disciples was greatly increasing, complaint was made by the Hellenists (the Greek-speaking Jews) against the [native] Hebrews because their widows were being overlooked and neglected in the daily ministration (distribution of relief).

American Standard Version (1901)

¹ 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.

Common English Bible

¹ About that time, while the number of disciples continued to increase, a complaint arose. Greek-speaking disciples accused the Aramaic-speaking disciples because their widows were being overlooked in the daily food service.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹ In those days, as the number of disciples was increasing, there occurred a murmuring of the Greeks against the Hebrews, because their widows were treated with disdain in the daily ministration.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹ AND in those days, the number of the disciples increasing, there arose a murmuring of the Greeks against the Hebrews, for that their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.

Acts 6:1 Tagairtí Cros

Matthew 23:13

“But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers. Therefore you will receive a more severe judgment.

Acts 11:20

But there were some Cypriot and Cyrenian men among them who went to Antioch and began speaking to the Hellenists, preaching the good news about the Lord Jesus.

Acts 11:26

When he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for an entire year they met with the church and taught a large number of people, and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians.

Acts 11:29

So the disciples, each according to his own ability, determined to send relief to the brothers who dwelt in Judea.

Acts 2:41

Then those who gladly received his word were baptized, and about three thousand souls were added on that day.

Acts 2:45

They were selling their possessions and belongings, and distributing the proceeds to all, as anyone had need.

Acts 2:47

praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

Acts 4:35

They laid the money at the feet of the apostles, and the proceeds were distributed to anyone who had need.

Acts 4:4

But many who heard the word believed, and the number of men who believed came to about five thousand.

Acts 5:14

Yet more and more people believed in the Lord and were added to their number, a multitude of both men and women.

Acts 5:28

“Did we not strictly command you not to teach in this name? Yet behold, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you are determined to bring the blood of this man upon us.”

Acts 6:2

So the twelve called the multitude of the disciples together and said, “It is not proper for us to neglect the word of God to wait on tables.

Acts 6:7

So the word of God continued to increase, and the number of disciples continued to multiply greatly in Jerusalem, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.

Acts 9:29

He would also speak and debate with the Hellenists, but they were trying to kill him.

Acts 9:39

So Peter rose and went with them. When he arrived, they brought him to the upper room, and all the widows stood before him, weeping and showing him all the tunics and cloaks that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.

Acts 9:41

He gave her his hand and raised her up. Then he called in the saints and the widows and presented her alive.

Romans 12:7

if it is service, he should serve; if it is teaching, he should teach;

1 Corinthians 10:10

And do not grumble as some of them did and were killed by the destroyer.

2 Corinthians 11:22

Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they the offspring of Abraham? So am I.

Philippians 3:5

circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;

1 Timothy 5:3

Honor widows who are truly widows.

1 Timothy 5:9

A widow may be put on the list to receive support if she is at least sixty years old, has been the wife of one husband,

Hebrews 13:1

Continue in brotherly love.

James 1:27

Pure and undefiled religion before God our Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their affliction and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

James 4:5

Or do you think that the Scripture speaks in vain? The spirit that dwells in us desires to the point of envy,

James 5:9

Do not complain against one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door.