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Acts 6:4New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
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4 but we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
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Acts 6:4The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
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ἡμεῖς δὲ τῇ προσευχῇ καὶ τῇ διακονίᾳ τοῦ λόγου προσκαρτερήσομεν.
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Acts 6:4The Bible in Living English
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4 and we will devote ourselves to prayer and the distribution of the word.”
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Acts 6:4American Standard Version
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4 But we will continue stedfastly in prayer, and in the ministry of the word.
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Acts 6:4The Emphasized Bible
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4 But we unto prayer and unto the ministry of the word will give constant attention.
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Acts 6:4King James Version
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4 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
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Acts Study Notes—Chapter 6New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
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the ministry of the word: The same Greek word for “ministry” (di·a·ko·niʹa) is used at Ac 6:1 and 6:4. It is therefore obvious that two kinds of ministry are involved here—the impartial distribution of food supplies for those in need and the supplying of spiritual food from God’s Word. The apostles discerned that it would not be proper for them to devote their time to distributing physical food instead of focusing on their primary ministry, that of providing the congregation with spiritual food by means of prayerful study, research, teaching, and shepherding. They knew that caring for the physical needs of the destitute widows in the congregation was a necessary part of a Christian’s ministry. Later, Jehovah inspired James to write that those who want to worship God acceptably must “look after orphans and widows in their tribulation.” (Jas 1:27) However, the apostles also recognized that their priority was to care for the spiritual needs of all the disciples, including the widows.
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