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The Choosing of the Seven

Acts 6:4

In 9 translations

BSB
and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
KJV
But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
WEB
But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word.”
ASV
But we will continue stedfastly in prayer, and in the ministry of the word.
LSV
and we to prayer, and to the ministry of the word, will give ourselves continually.”
YLT
and we to prayer, and to the ministration of the word, will give ourselves continually.'
DBY
but we will give ourselves up to prayer and the ministry of the word.
DRC
But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
GNV
And we will giue our selues continually to prayer, and to the ministration of the worde.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
ἡμεῖς δὲ τῇ προσευχῇ καὶ τῇ διακονίᾳ τοῦ λόγου προσκαρτερήσομεν.
RP2018
Ἡμεῖς δὲ τῇ προσευχῇ καὶ τῇ διακονίᾳ τοῦ λόγου προσκαρτερήσομεν.
TR-Boyd
Ἡμεῖς δὲ τῇ προσευχῇ καὶ τῇ διακονίᾳ τοῦ λόγου προσκαρτερήσομεν.
SCR1894
ημεις δε τη προσευχη και τη διακονια του λογου προσκαρτερησομεν

Who and where

◆ Seven chosen to serve

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In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

  • Acts 1:14With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
  • 1 Timothy 4:13–16Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching. Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of…
  • Philippians 1:9–11And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with…
  • Acts 2:42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
  • 2 Timothy 4:2Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
  • Romans 1:9God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you
  • Acts 13:2–3While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them…
  • Colossians 1:9–13For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you may walk in a…
  • Ephesians 3:14–21... for this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in…
  • Philippians 1:4In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy,
  • Ephesians 1:15–17For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ,…
  • Romans 12:6–8We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging,…
  • Acts 20:19–31I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, especially in the trials that came upon me through the plots of the Jews. I did not shrink back from declaring anything that was helpful to you as I taught you…
  • 1 Corinthians 9:16Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!
  • Colossians 4:17Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”
  • Colossians 2:1For I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me face to face,

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