Acts 6:1

“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.”

"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." - Acts 6:1
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What does Acts 6:1 mean?

The verse Acts 6:1 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "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." This verse is found…

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Unity in Diversity: A Call to Compassion

Acts 6:1 states, "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." This passage offers profound insight into the early church and its…

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A Prayer for Unity and Compassion in Service

Oh Gracious and Everlasting Father, As I come before You today, I reflect on the solemn truth expressed in Acts 6:1, "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…

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Acts 6:1 - "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."
Acts 6:1-7 - "Acts 6:1-7 In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, "It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word." This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them. So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith."
1. The Murmuring of the Widows (Acts 6:1)The Scene: A bustling early Christian community setting where a group of Greek-speaking (Hellenistic) widows are standing aside, looking neglected or distressed during the daily food and alms distribution, while others are being served. Key Visuals: Large pots of grain or bread, crowded tables, and expressions of disagreement or murmuring between the Greek-speaking and Hebraic Jews.
"Acts 6:1-7 In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, "It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word." This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them. So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith." - Acts 6:1-7
1 Kings 10:6 - "And she said to the king, It was a true report that I heard in mine own land of thy acts and of thy wisdom."
Acts 1:6 - "When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?"
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Acts 6:6 - "Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them."
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Acts 15:6 - "¶ And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter."
Acts 6:4 - "But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word."
Acts 6:10 - "And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake."
Acts 27:6 - "And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein."
Acts 6:8 - "And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people."
Psalms 145:6 - "And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness."
Acts 5:6 - "And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him."
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Acts 26:6 - "And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers:"
2 Kings 15:6 - "And the rest of the acts of Azariah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"
"Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them." - Acts 6:6
Acts 6:12 - "And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council,"
Acts 14:6 - "They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about:"