Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, (A)“It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables. Therefore, brethren, (B)seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this (C)business; but we (D)will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

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So the Twelve gathered all the disciples(A) together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God(B) in order to wait on tables. Brothers and sisters,(C) choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit(D) and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them(E) and will give our attention to prayer(F) and the ministry of the word.”

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