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Acts 6

Acts 6:1

The Choosing of the Seven · Acts 6:1–7
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Translations

Modern
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.
Traditional
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.
Literal
Now in these days of the disciples multiplying, there arose a grumbling of the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution.
Latin
In diebus illis, crescente numero discipulorum, factum est murmur Græcorum adversus Hebræos, eo quod despicerentur in ministerio quotidiano viduæ eorum.

Interlinear

Greek
English
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.

Notes

Acts 6:1

  • the Grecian Jews: The Greek-speaking Christians were Jewish Christians from other parts of the Greek and Roman world. They likely followed some Greek customs. The Hebrew-speaking Christians were more traditional Jews from Palestine. They spoke Hebrew or Aramaic and avoided Greek customs.

  • their widows were being overlooked: This injustice threatened the church's growth and development. Overlooking needs from one group caused frustration and required an intentional response to correct the behavior.

Events

Parallels

1 Timothy 3:8–13

People

Hebrews: An ethnic group descended from Abraham

Places

Greece: A nation and culture, often in opposition to Israel

Glossary

Beggar Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Deacon, Deaconess Disciple Elder Greece, Greek Hellenism Hellenists Libertines Nicolas, Nicolaus Persecution Peter, the Apostle Philip Stephen

Topics

Alms: Giving: The Early Christians Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Deacon: Selected by the People Faithfulness: Exhibited in Situations of Trust Hebrew: Applied to And his Descendants Murmuring: Grecians Poor: Kindness to Congregations The Jews: Modern, Divided Into: Hebrews or Pure Jews The Jews: Modern, Divided Into: Hellenists or Grecians Titles and Names of Ministers: Deacons Widows: should be Relieved by the Church Widows: Specially Taken Care of by the Church