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Acts 6:1-2
Lexham English Bible
Acts 6:1-2
Lexham English Bible
The First Seven Deacons Appointed
6 Now in these days, as[a] the disciples were increasing in number,[b] a complaint arose by the Greek-speaking Jews[c] against the Hebraic Jews[d] because[e] their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.[f] 2 So the twelve summoned the community of disciples and[g] said, “It is not desirable that we neglect the word of God to serve tables.
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- Acts 6:1 Here “as” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“were increasing”)
- Acts 6:1 *The words “in number” are not in the Greek text but are implied
- Acts 6:1 Literally “Hellenists”
- Acts 6:1 Literally “Hebrews”
- Acts 6:1 Or “that”
- Acts 6:1 *The words “of food” are not in the Greek text but are implied
- Acts 6:2 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“summoned”) has been translated as a finite verb
Acts 6:1-2
New International Version
Acts 6:1-2
New International Version
The Choosing of the Seven
6 In those days when the number of disciples was increasing,(A) the Hellenistic Jews[a](B) among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows(C) were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.(D) 2 So the Twelve gathered all the disciples(E) together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God(F) in order to wait on tables.
Footnotes
- Acts 6:1 That is, Jews who had adopted the Greek language and culture
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