Acts.6.1

Acts 6:1

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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.

The Choosing of the Seven

Choosing of the Seven

Cross References

Acts 2:47

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Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

The Fellowship of Believers

The Ingathering

Acts 4:35

KJV

And laid them down at the apostles’ feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.

Sharing among Believers

Acts 6:2

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Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.

The Choosing of the Seven

Choosing of the Seven

Acts 6:7

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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.

The Choosing of the Seven

Choosing of the Seven

Acts 9:29

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And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.

Saul in Jerusalem

Saul Begins to Preach Christ

Acts 9:39

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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.

The Raising of Tabitha

Peter’s Ministry

Acts 9:41

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And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.

The Raising of Tabitha

Peter’s Ministry

Acts 11:20

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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.

The Church at Antioch

Acts 11:26

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And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

The Church at Antioch

Acts 11:29

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Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:

The Church at Antioch

Romans 12:7

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Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;

Living Sacrifices

Dedicated Service

2 Corinthians 11:22

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Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.

Paul’s Suffering and Service

Paul Defends His Apostleship

Philippians 3:5

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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;

Righteousness through Faith in Christ

The Goal of Life

1 Timothy 5:3

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Honour widows that are widows indeed.

Honoring True Widows

Honor Widows

1 Timothy 5:5

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Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.