Seven Chosen to Serve

6 Now during those days, when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food.^(A)

³⁹ So Peter got up and went with them, and when he arrived, they took him to the room upstairs. All the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was with them.^(A)

³⁵ They laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.^(A)

⁴⁷ praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.^(A)

⁴¹ So those who welcomed his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand persons were added.

⁴¹ He gave her his hand and helped her up. Then calling the saints and widows, he showed her to be alive.^(A)

²⁹ He spoke and argued with the Hellenists, but they were attempting to kill him.^(A)

⁷ The word of God continued to spread; the number of the disciples increased greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests became obedient to the faith.^(A)

⁹ Brothers and sisters, do not grumble against one another, so that you may not be judged. See, the Judge is standing at the doors!^(A)

Service Well-Pleasing to God

13 Let mutual affection continue.