Overlooked in the Daily Distribution

Stephen and the Seven · Acts 6

Story guide: Peter and John listen to two women beside a distribution table. A complaint arises that Greek-speaking widows are being overlooked in the daily distribution.

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1In those days, as the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution.

2So the Twelve called together the whole group of the disciples and said, “It is not right for us to abandon the word of God to serve tables.”

3But brothers, select from among yourselves seven men who are well attested, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we will appoint over this duty.

4But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.

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