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Acts 6:1

WEB

1Now 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.

KJV

1And 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.

BSB

1In 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.

FBV

1At this time, when the number of believers was increasing rapidly, the Greek-speaking believers started arguing with the Aramaic-speaking believers.[+] They complained that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily distribution of food.

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Extra References

Acts 4:35

35and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and distribution was made to each, according as anyone had need.

Acts 2:41

41Then those who gladly received his word were baptized. There were added that day about three thousand souls.

Acts 6:7

7The word of God increased and the number of the disciples greatly multiplied in Jerusalem. A great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

James 5:9

9Don’t grumble, brothers, against one another, so that you won’t be judged. Behold, the judge stands at the door.

Acts 9:39

39Peter got up and went with them. When he had come, they brought him into the upper room. All the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the tunics and other garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.

Acts 2:47

47praising God and having favor with all the people. The Lord added to the assembly day by day those who were being saved.

Hebrews 13:1

1Let brotherly love continue.

Acts 4:4

4But many of those who heard the word believed, and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.

Philippians 3:5

5circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; concerning the law, a Pharisee;

Acts 2:45

45They sold their possessions and goods, and distributed them to all, according as anyone had need.