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The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily distribution of food. <a href="/esv/acts/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. <a href="/bsb/acts/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. <a href="/blb/acts/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now in these days when the disciples are multiplying, there arose a grumbling of the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution. <a href="/kjv/acts/6.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/acts/6.htm">New King James Version</a> Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. <a href="/nasb_/acts/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now at this time, as the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint developed on the part of the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food. <a href="/nasb/acts/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now at this time while the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food. <a href="/nasb77/acts/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now at this time while the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food. <a href="/lsb/acts/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now in those days, while the disciples were multiplying in number, there was grumbling from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food. <a href="/amp/acts/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now about this time, when the number of disciples was increasing, a complaint was made by the Hellenists (Greek-speaking Jews) against the [native] Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food. <a href="/csb/acts/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> In those days, as the disciples were increasing in number, there arose a complaint by the Hellenistic Jews against the Hebraic Jews that their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution. <a href="/hcsb/acts/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> In those days, as the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint by the Hellenistic Jews against the Hebraic Jews that their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution. <a href="/asv/acts/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now in these days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. <a href="/cev/acts/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> A lot of people were now becoming followers of the Lord. But some of the ones who spoke Greek started complaining about the ones who spoke Aramaic. They complained that the Greek-speaking widows were not given their share when the food supplies were handed out each day. <a href="/erv/acts/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now in these days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. <a href="/gwt/acts/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> At that time, as the number of disciples grew, Greek-speaking Jews complained about the Hebrew-speaking Jews. The Greek-speaking Jews claimed that the widows among them were neglected every day when food and other assistance was distributed. <a href="/gnt/acts/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> Some time later, as the number of disciples kept growing, there was a quarrel between the Greek-speaking Jews and the native Jews. The Greek-speaking Jews claimed that their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of funds. <a href="/isv/acts/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> In those days, as the number of the disciples was growing larger and larger, a complaint was made by the Hellenistic Jews against the Hebraic Jews that their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food. <a href="/msb/acts/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. <a href="/net/acts/6.htm">NET Bible</a> Now in those days, when the disciples were growing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the Greek-speaking Jews against the native Hebraic Jews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. <a href="/nheb/acts/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service. <a href="/wbt/acts/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/acts/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> About this time, as the number of disciples was increasing, complaints were made by the Greek-speaking Jews against the Hebrews because their widows were habitually overlooked in the daily ministration. <a href="/web/acts/6.htm">World English Bible</a> Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And in these days, the disciples multiplying, there came a murmuring of the Hellenists at the Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily ministry, <a href="/blb/acts/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now in these days when the disciples are multiplying, there arose a grumbling of the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution. <a href="/ylt/acts/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And in these days, the disciples multiplying, there came a murmuring of the Hellenists at the Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily ministration, <a href="/slt/acts/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And in those days, the disciples multiplying, there was a murmuring of the Greeks against the Hebrews, because their widows were overlooked in the daily service.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> AND in those days, the number of the disciples increasing, there arose a murmuring of the Greeks against the Hebrews, for that their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. <a href="/cpdv/acts/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> In those days, as the number of disciples was increasing, there occurred a murmuring of the Greeks against the Hebrews, because their widows were treated with disdain in the daily ministration. <a href="/nabre/acts/6.htm">New American Bible</a> At that time, as the number of disciples continued to grow, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> AND in those days, when the number of disciples had increased, the Hel’len-ist converts murmured against the Hebrew converts because their widows were discriminated against in the daily distribution. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And in those days when the disciples had multiplied, the Hellenist disciples complained against the Hebrews, that their widows were disregarded in the daily ministry.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> In those days, when the disciples were increasing in number, there arose a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. <a href="/godbey/acts/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And during those days, the disciples multiplying, there was a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews, that their widows were being neglected in the daily ministration. <a href="/haweis/acts/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> NOW in those days, when the disciples were multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian proselytes against the Hebrews, because their widows were overlooked in the daily distribution. <a href="/mace/acts/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> At that time, as the number of the disciples was multiplied, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the distribution that was made daily. <a href="/wey/acts/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> About this time, as the number of disciples was increasing, complaints were made by the Greek-speaking Jews against the Hebrews because their widows were habitually overlooked in the daily ministration. <a href="/worrell/acts/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now in these days, when the disciples were being multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily ministration. <a href="/worsley/acts/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now in those days, as the number of disciples increased, there rose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. <a href="/parallel/acts/6-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=1617" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/6.htm">The Choosing of the Seven</a> 1<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: En (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">In</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tautais (DPro-DFP) -- This; he, she, it. ">those</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tais (Art-DFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmerais (N-DFP) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">days when</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētōn (N-GMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples</a> <a href="/greek/4129.htm" title="4129: plēthynontōn (V-PPA-GMP) -- To increase, multiply. From another form of plethos; to increase.">were increasing in number,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1675.htm" title="1675: Hellēnistōn (N-GMP) -- From a derivative of Hellen; a Hellenist or Greek-speaking Jew.">Grecian Jews among them</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">began</a> <a href="/greek/1112.htm" title="1112: gongysmos (N-NMS) -- Murmuring, grumbling. From gogguzo; a grumbling.">to grumble</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">against</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1445.htm" title="1445: Hebraious (N-AMP) -- A Hebrew, particularly one who speaks Hebrew (Aramaic). From Eber; a Hebrew or Jew.">Hebraic Jews</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">because</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hai (Art-NFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5503.htm" title="5503: chērai (N-NFP) -- Feminine of a presumed derivative apparently from the base of chasma through the idea of deficiency; a widow, literally or figuratively.">widows</a> <a href="/greek/3865.htm" title="3865: paretheōrounto (V-IIM/P-3P) -- To look past, overlook, neglect. From para and theoreo; to overlook or disregard.">were being overlooked</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2522.htm" title="2522: kathēmerinē (Adj-DFS) -- Daily, day-by-day. From kata and hemera; quotidian.">daily</a> <a href="/greek/1248.htm" title="1248: diakonia (N-DFS) -- Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service.">distribution of food.</a> 2So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/18-17.htm">Exodus 18:17-26</a> But Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good. / Surely you and these people with you will wear yourselves out, because the task is too heavy for you. You cannot handle it alone. / Now listen to me; I will give you some advice, and may God be with you. You must be the people’s representative before God and bring their causes to Him. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/1-9.htm">Deuteronomy 1:9-15</a> At that time I said to you, “I cannot carry the burden for you alone. / The LORD your God has multiplied you, so that today you are as numerous as the stars in the sky. / May the LORD, the God of your fathers, increase you a thousand times over and bless you as He has promised. ... <a href="/numbers/11-16.htm">Numbers 11:16-17</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, “Bring Me seventy of the elders of Israel known to you as leaders and officers of the people. Bring them to the Tent of Meeting and have them stand there with you. / And I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take some of the Spirit that is on you and put that Spirit on them. They will help you bear the burden of the people, so that you do not have to bear it by yourself. <a href="/1_timothy/5-3.htm">1 Timothy 5:3-16</a> Honor the widows who are truly widows. / But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show godliness to their own family and repay their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God. / The widow who is truly in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day in her petitions and prayers. ... <a href="/james/1-27.htm">James 1:27</a> Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm">1 Corinthians 12:28</a> And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues. <a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10-11</a> As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. / If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6-8</a> We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; / if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; / if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. <a href="/galatians/2-10.htm">Galatians 2:10</a> They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do. <a href="/1_timothy/3-8.htm">1 Timothy 3:8-13</a> Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money. / They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. / Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/7-32.htm">1 Corinthians 7:32-34</a> I want you to be free from concern. The unmarried man is concerned about the work of the Lord, how he can please the Lord. / But the married man is concerned about the affairs of this world, how he can please his wife, / and his interests are divided. The unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the work of the Lord, how she can be holy in both body and spirit. But the married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world, how she can please her husband. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">2 Corinthians 8:13-15</a> It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality. / At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality. / As it is written: “He who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall.” <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a> For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ... <a href="/luke/10-38.htm">Luke 10:38-42</a> As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. / She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message. / But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!” ... <a href="/john/12-1.htm">John 12:1-8</a> Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. / So they hosted a dinner for Jesus there. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Him. / Then Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.when.<a href="/acts/6-7.htm">Acts 6:7</a> And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.<a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Acts 2:41,47</a> Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls… <a href="/acts/4-4.htm">Acts 4:4</a> Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.there.<a href="/1_corinthians/10-10.htm">1 Corinthians 10:10</a> Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer.<a href="/hebrews/13-1.htm">Hebrews 13:1</a> Let brotherly love continue.<a href="/james/4-5.htm">James 4:5</a> Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?Grecians.<a href="/acts/9-29.htm">Acts 9:29</a> And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.<a href="/acts/11-20.htm">Acts 11:20</a> And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.Hebrews.<a href="/2_corinthians/11-22.htm">2 Corinthians 11:22</a> Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.<a href="/philippians/3-5.htm">Philippians 3:5</a> Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;their.<a href="/acts/9-39.htm">Acts 9:39,41</a> Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them… <a href="/deuteronomy/24-19.htm">Deuteronomy 24:19-21</a> When thou cuttest down thine harvest in thy field, and hast forgot a sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow: that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hands… <a href="/deuteronomy/26-12.htm">Deuteronomy 26:12</a> When thou hast made an end of tithing all the tithes of thine increase the third year, which is the year of tithing, and hast given it unto the Levite, the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, that they may eat within thy gates, and be filled;the daily.<a href="/acts/2-45.htm">Acts 2:45</a> And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/5-35.htm">Care</a> <a href="/luke/5-30.htm">Complained</a> <a href="/mark/5-34.htm">Complaint</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-29.htm">Complaints</a> <a href="/acts/5-42.htm">Daily</a> <a href="/acts/2-6.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/acts/4-35.htm">Distribution</a> <a href="/acts/17-12.htm">Grecian</a> <a href="/joel/3-6.htm">Grecians</a> <a href="/john/19-20.htm">Greek</a> <a href="/romans/1-14.htm">Greek-Speaking</a> <a href="/luke/16-19.htm">Habitually</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-3.htm">Hebrews</a> <a href="/acts/9-29.htm">Hellenistic</a> <a href="/acts/11-20.htm">Hellenists</a> <a href="/luke/2-52.htm">Increasing</a> <a href="/acts/2-14.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/1-17.htm">Ministration</a> <a href="/matthew/24-12.htm">Multiplied</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-6.htm">Multiplying</a> <a href="/john/7-32.htm">Murmuring</a> <a href="/acts/4-36.htm">Native</a> <a href="/luke/15-29.htm">Neglected</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-6.htm">Overlooked</a> <a href="/acts/5-3.htm">Part</a> <a href="/luke/5-30.htm">Protests</a> <a href="/acts/1-17.htm">Service</a> <a href="/john/12-2.htm">Serving</a> <a href="/acts/5-37.htm">Time</a> <a href="/luke/20-47.htm">Widows</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/7-58.htm">Care</a> <a href="/genesis/21-25.htm">Complained</a> <a href="/acts/10-29.htm">Complaint</a> <a href="/acts/25-7.htm">Complaints</a> <a href="/acts/16-5.htm">Daily</a> <a href="/acts/6-2.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/acts/6-2.htm">Distribution</a> <a href="/acts/9-29.htm">Grecian</a> <a href="/acts/9-29.htm">Grecians</a> <a href="/acts/9-29.htm">Greek</a> <a href="/romans/1-14.htm">Greek-Speaking</a> <a href="/romans/15-7.htm">Habitually</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-22.htm">Hebrews</a> <a href="/acts/9-29.htm">Hellenistic</a> <a href="/acts/9-29.htm">Hellenists</a> <a href="/acts/6-7.htm">Increasing</a> <a href="/acts/6-9.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/6-4.htm">Ministration</a> <a href="/acts/6-7.htm">Multiplied</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-14.htm">Multiplying</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-9.htm">Murmuring</a> <a href="/acts/18-2.htm">Native</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-18.htm">Neglected</a> <a href="/acts/17-30.htm">Overlooked</a> <a href="/acts/7-24.htm">Part</a> <a href="/philippians/2-14.htm">Protests</a> <a href="/acts/7-7.htm">Service</a> <a href="/acts/20-19.htm">Serving</a> <a href="/acts/6-4.htm">Time</a> <a href="/acts/9-39.htm">Widows</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 6</div>1. <a href="/acts/6-1.htm">The apostles, desirous to have the poor cared for, </a> 2. <a href="/acts/6-2.htm">as also careful themselves to dispense the word of God, the food of the soul,</a> 3. <a href="/acts/6-3.htm">recommend,</a> 5. <a href="/acts/6-5.htm">and with the church's consent ordain seven chosen men to the office of deaconship.</a> 7. <a href="/acts/6-7.htm">The word of God prevails,</a> 8. <a href="/acts/6-8.htm">Stephen, full of faith and the Holy Spirit, confuting those with whom he disputed, </a> 12. <a href="/acts/6-12.htm">is brought before the council, </a> 13. <a href="/acts/6-13.htm">and falsely accused of blasphemy against the law and the temple.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The term "disciples" refers to the followers of Jesus who were committed to His teachings. This growth is a fulfillment of Jesus' command in <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> to be His witnesses in Jerusalem and beyond. The increase in numbers can be attributed to the work of the Holy Spirit, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Acts 2:41</a> and <a href="/acts/4-4.htm">Acts 4:4</a>, where thousands were added to the church. This growth also reflects the effectiveness of the apostles' preaching and the communal life of the believers.the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews The Grecian Jews, or Hellenists, were Jews who spoke Greek and had adopted some aspects of Greek culture. They were likely from the Diaspora, living outside of Judea and returning to Jerusalem. The Hebraic Jews were native to Judea and spoke Aramaic or Hebrew. This distinction highlights cultural and linguistic differences within the early church, which could lead to misunderstandings and tensions. The grumbling indicates a complaint or murmuring, a term used in the Old Testament to describe the Israelites' complaints in the wilderness (<a href="/exodus/16-7.htm">Exodus 16:7-8</a>).because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food Widows in the ancient world were often vulnerable and dependent on community support, as they had limited means to provide for themselves. The early church took on the responsibility of caring for widows, reflecting the biblical mandate to care for the needy (<a href="/deuteronomy/10-18.htm">Deuteronomy 10:18</a>, <a href="/james/1-27.htm">James 1:27</a>). The "daily distribution" refers to the communal sharing of resources, a practice established in <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a>. The oversight of the Grecian widows suggests an administrative challenge in the growing church, necessitating a solution to ensure equitable care for all members. This situation sets the stage for the appointment of the seven deacons in <a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3-6</a>, demonstrating the church's commitment to justice and unity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> Refers to the early followers of Jesus who were growing in number. This growth signifies the expanding reach of the early church. 2. <a href="/topical/h/hellenistic_jews.htm">Hellenistic Jews</a> These were Jews who spoke Greek and had adopted some aspects of Greek culture. They were part of the Jewish diaspora and often felt marginalized within the predominantly Hebraic Jewish community. 3. <a href="/topical/h/hebraic_jews.htm">Hebraic Jews</a> These were Jews who spoke Hebrew or Aramaic and adhered more closely to traditional Jewish customs and practices. 4. <a href="/topical/w/widows.htm">Widows</a> In the early church, widows were often dependent on the community for support, as they had limited means of providing for themselves. 5. <a href="/topical/d/daily_distribution_of_food.htm">Daily Distribution of Food</a> This was a practice of the early church to ensure that all members, especially those in need like widows, were cared for. It reflects the communal and charitable nature of the early Christian community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a> The early church faced challenges due to cultural and linguistic differences. We must strive for unity within the body of Christ, valuing diversity while addressing grievances with love and fairness. <a href="/topical/c/care_for_the_vulnerable.htm">Care for the Vulnerable</a> The church is called to care for those in need, such as widows and orphans. This is a practical expression of our faith and a reflection of God's heart for justice and compassion. <a href="/topical/a/addressing_grievances.htm">Addressing Grievances</a> When issues arise within the church, they should be addressed promptly and fairly. This requires wisdom, discernment, and a commitment to maintaining peace and unity. <a href="/topical/g/growth_brings_challenges.htm">Growth Brings Challenges</a> As the church grows, new challenges will arise. We must be prepared to adapt and find solutions that honor God and serve the community effectively. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_leadership.htm">Role of Leadership</a> Effective leadership is crucial in managing church affairs and ensuring that all members are cared for. Leaders should be chosen based on their character and ability to serve the community.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 6</a> <a href="/q/what_do_deacons_do_in_church.htm">What are deacons' responsibilities in the church?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_diakonia_mean.htm">What does diakonia mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_events_shaped_stephen's_life.htm">What key events shaped Stephen's life journey?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_christian_service_in_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible teach about Christian service?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>VI.(1) And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied.--Better, were being multiplied, as by an almost daily increase. The length of the interval between this and the previous chapter is left uncertain. The death of Stephen is fixed by most writers in A.D. 38.The Grecians.--The English version always carefully uses this word, and not Greeks, for the Hellenistae or Greek-speaking Jews. These were known also as "the dispersion among the Gentiles" (<a href="/john/7-35.htm" title="Then said the Jews among themselves, Where will he go, that we shall not find him? will he go to the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?">John 7:35</a>), or generally as "the dispersion," the "sojourners of the dispersion," those that were "scattered abroad" (<a href="/james/1-1.htm" title="James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.">James 1:1</a>; <a href="/1_peter/1-1.htm" title="Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,">1Peter 1:1</a>). Many of the converts of the Day of Pentecost must have belonged to this body; so, probably, did Barnabas and the others named in the Note on <a href="/acts/4-37.htm" title="Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.">Acts 4:37</a>. Now they were becoming a prominent section of the Church, perhaps more numerous than the Hebrews, or Jews of Palestine. They, as their name implies, spoke Greek habitually, and as a rule did not read the older Hebrew or speak the current Aramaic. They read the Septuagint (LXX.) version of the Old Testament. They were commonly more zealous, with the zeal of pilgrims, for the sanctity of the holy places than the Jews of Jerusalem itself, who had been familiar with them from infancy (<a href="/acts/21-27.htm" title="And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him,">Acts 21:27</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - Now in these for and in those, A.V. (it is not ἐκείναις, answering to בַּיָמַים הָהֵם, but ταύταις); multiplying for multiplied, A.V.; Grecian Jews for Grecians, A.V. The Grecian Jews; the Hellenists, for this is the appellation of them in the Greek; it means properly those who spoke Greek or otherwise followed Greek usages, applied to foreigners, here of course to Jews. Of a similar form and meaning is the word "to Judaize," translated "to live as do the Jews" (A.V., <a href="/galatians/2-14.htm">Galatians 2:14</a>), and the forms "to Demosthenize," "to Platonize," "to Atticize," etc. The Hellenists were those Jews of the dispersion who lived in countries where Greek was spoken, and who themselves spoke Greek. It was for the sake of such that the Alexandrine Version of the Scriptures, commonly called the LXX., was made. Hebrews; Palestinian and other Jews, who spoke Aramean (<a href="/2_corinthians/11-21.htm">2 Corinthians 11:21</a>; <a href="/philippians/3-5.htm">Philippians 3:5</a>; <a href="/acts/21-40.htm">Acts 21:40</a>), as opposed to the Hellenists. Their widows. We learn incidentally by this phrase that one of the earliest Christian institutions was an order of widows, who were maintained at the common cost. We find them in the Church of Joppa (<a href="/acts/9-41.htm">Acts 9:41</a>), and in the Church of Ephesus (<a href="/1_timothy/5-3.htm">1 Timothy 5:3, 9, 10, 11, 16</a>). They gave themselves to prayer and to works of mercy. Daily; καθημερινός only occurs here in the New Testament, and rarely in Greek writers; ἐφημερινός, of a daily fever, is used by Hippocrates, and may possibly have suggested the use of this rare word to Luke the physician. <a href="/commentaries/acts/6-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>In Ἐν (En) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. those ταύταις (tautais) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. days [when] ἡμέραις (hēmerais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. disciples μαθητῶν (mathētōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. were increasing in number, πληθυνόντων (plēthynontōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4129.htm">Strong's 4129: </a> To increase, multiply. From another form of plethos; to increase. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Grecian [Jews] Ἑλληνιστῶν (Hellēnistōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1675.htm">Strong's 1675: </a> From a derivative of Hellen; a Hellenist or Greek-speaking Jew. began ἐγένετο (egeneto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. to grumble γογγυσμὸς (gongysmos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1112.htm">Strong's 1112: </a> Murmuring, grumbling. From gogguzo; a grumbling. against πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Hebraic [Jews], Ἑβραίους (Hebraious) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1445.htm">Strong's 1445: </a> A Hebrew, particularly one who speaks Hebrew (Aramaic). From Eber; a Hebrew or Jew. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. widows χῆραι (chērai) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5503.htm">Strong's 5503: </a> Feminine of a presumed derivative apparently from the base of chasma through the idea of deficiency; a widow, literally or figuratively. were being overlooked παρεθεωροῦντο (paretheōrounto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3865.htm">Strong's 3865: </a> To look past, overlook, neglect. From para and theoreo; to overlook or disregard. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. daily καθημερινῇ (kathēmerinē) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2522.htm">Strong's 2522: </a> Daily, day-by-day. From kata and hemera; quotidian. distribution [ of food ]. διακονίᾳ (diakonia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1248.htm">Strong's 1248: </a> Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. 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