[a]Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples together, and said, It is not [b]meet that we should leave the word of God to serve the [c]tables.

[d]Wherefore brethren, look you out among you seven men of honest report, and full of the holy Ghost, and of wisdom, which we may appoint to this business.

And we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministration of the word.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 6:2 The office of preaching the word and dispensing the goods of the Church, are different one from another, and not rashly to be joined together, as the Apostles do here institute: And the Apostles do not choose so much as the Deacons without the consent of the Church.
  2. Acts 6:2 It is such a matter, as we may in no wise accept of it.
  3. Acts 6:2 Banquets though by the name of tables, other offices are also meant, which are annexed to it, such as pertain to the care of the poor.
  4. Acts 6:3 In choosing of Deacons (and much more of Ministers) there must be examination both of their learning and manners of life.

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