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.
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Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.
Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-7)Having seen the church’s struggles with her enemies, and triumphed with her in her victories, we now come to take a view of the administration of her affairs at home; and here we have, I. An unhappy disagreement among some of the church-members, which might have been of ill consequence, but was prudently accommodated and taken up in time (Acts 6:1): When the number of the disciples (for so Christi…
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