Acts 6:1 - Wesley's New Testament 1755

¹ Now in these days, the disciples multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.

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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.

Acts 6:1 Tagairtí Cros

Matthew 23:13

But wo to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites; for ye shut the kingdom of heaven against men: ye go not in, neither suffer ye them that are entring to go in.

Acts 11:20

And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who coming into Antioch, spake to the Greeks, preaching the Lord Jesus.

Acts 11:26

And a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught a considerable multitude: and the disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.

Acts 11:29

Then the disciples determined to send relief, every one according to his ability, to the brethren who dwelt in Judea: Which also they did,

Acts 2:41

Then they, gladly receiving his word, were baptized; and there were added to them that day about three thousand souls.

Acts 2:45

And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all, as any one had need.

Acts 2:47

Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added daily to the church those who were saved.

Acts 4:35

And laid them down at the feet of the apostles, and distribution was made to every one, according as any had need.

Acts 4:4

But many of them who had heard the word, believed. And the number of the men was about five thousand.

Acts 5:14

And multitudes both of men and women believing were the more added to the Lord:)

Acts 5:28

Did not we strictly command you, Not to teach in this name? And lo, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and would bring the blood of this man upon us.

Acts 6:2

Then the twelve calling the multitude of the disciples together, said, It is not right, that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.

Acts 6:7

And the word of God grew, and the number of disciples was multiplied in Jerusalem greatly: and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

Acts 9:29

And preaching boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, he disputed with the Hellenists: but they attempted to kill him:

Acts 9:39

Then Peter arose and went with them; whom being come, they brought 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.

Acts 9:41

And giving her his hand, and having called the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

Romans 12:7

Or ministry, let us wait on our ministring; or he that teacheth, on teaching; or he that exhorteth, on exhortation.

1 Corinthians 10:10

Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed by the destroyer.

2 Corinthians 11:22

Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.

Philippians 3:5

of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews, touching the law, a Pharisee; Touching zeal,

1 Timothy 5:3

Honour widows that are widows indeed. But if any widow have children or grand children, let these learn first to shew piety at home,

1 Timothy 5:9

Let not a widow be chosen under threescore years old,

Hebrews 13:1

Let brotherly love continue.

James 1:27

Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspoted from the world.

James 4:5

Do ye think, that the scripture saith in vain, The Spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth against envy?

James 5:9

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