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Selection of the Seven

Now in those days, while the (A)disciples were (B)multiplying in number, there was grumbling from the [a](C)Hellenists against the (D)Hebrews, because their (E)widows were being overlooked in (F)the daily serving of food.

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  1. Acts 6:1 Jews who adopted the Gr language and much of Gr culture through acculturation

39 So Peter arose and went with them. When he arrived, they brought him into the (A)upper room; and all the (B)widows stood beside him, crying and showing all the [a]tunics and garments that Dorcas used to make while she was with them.

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  1. Acts 9:39 Or inner garments

41 And he gave her his hand and raised her up. And calling (A)the [a]saints and (B)widows, he presented her alive.

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  1. Acts 9:41 Or holy ones

16 If any believing woman (A)has widows, she must (B)assist them and the church must not be burdened, so that it may assist those who are (C)widows indeed.

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