² 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. ³ 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; ⁴ but we ^(D)will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”