Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Now
King James Version
And 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.
Holman Bible
In those days, as the number of the disciples
International Standard Version
In those days, as the number of the disciples was growing larger and larger, a complaint was made by the Hellenistic Jews against the Hebraic Jews that their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food.
A Conservative Version
Now in those days, the disciples being multiplied, there developed a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews because their widows were neglected in the daily assistance.
American Standard Version
Now in these days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
Amplified
Now about this time, when the number of disciples was increasing, a complaint was made by the
An Understandable Version
Now during the days when the disciples were multiplying in number [in Jerusalem. See verse 7], some Greek-[speaking] Jews began to complain to the Hebrews that their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution [of food].
Anderson New Testament
In those days, when the disciples were increasing in number, there arose a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
Bible in Basic English
Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was increasing, protests were made by the Greek Jews against the Hebrews, because their widows were not taken care of in the distribution of food every day.
Common New Testament
Now in those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the native Hebrews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.
Daniel Mace New Testament
At that time, as the number of the disciples was multiplied, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the distribution that was made daily.
Darby Translation
But in those days, the disciples multiplying in number, there arose a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews because their widows were overlooked in the daily ministration.
Godbey New Testament
And during those days, the disciples multiplying, there was a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews, that their widows were being neglected in the daily ministration.
Goodspeed New Testament
In those days, as the number of the disciples was increasing, complaints were made by the Greek-speaking Jews against the native Jews that their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food.
John Wesley New Testament
Now in these days, the disciples multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
Julia Smith Translation
And in those days, the disciples multiplying, there was a murmuring of the Greeks against the Hebrews, because their widows were overlooked in the daily service.
King James 2000
And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Now in these days, [as] the disciples were increasing [in number], a complaint arose by the {Greek-speaking Jews} against the {Hebraic Jews} because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution [of food].
Modern King James verseion
And in those days, the disciples having multiplied, a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews occurred, because their widows were overlooked in the daily serving.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
In those days, as the number of the disciples grew, there arose a grudge among the Greeks against the Hebrews, because their widows were despised in the daily ministration.
Moffatt New Testament
During these days, when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists began to complain against the Hebrews, on the ground that their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.
Montgomery New Testament
Now in these days while the number of the disciples was multiplying, the Grecian Jews began to murmur against the Hebrews, because their widows were habitually overlooked in the distribution of alms.
NET Bible
Now in those days, when the disciples were growing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the Greek-speaking Jews against the native Hebraic Jews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.
New Heart English Bible
Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service.
Noyes New Testament
But in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
Sawyer New Testament
AND in those days the disciples being multiplied, there was a complaint of the Hellenists against the Hebrews, that their widows were neglected in the daily service.
The Emphasized Bible
But, in these days, the disciples, multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, in that, their widows, were being overlooked in the daily ministry.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
NOW in those days, when the disciples were multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian proselytes against the Hebrews, because their widows were overlooked in the daily distribution.
Twentieth Century New Testament
About this time, when the number of the disciples was constantly increasing, complaints were made by the Jews of foreign birth against the native Jews, that their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution.
Webster
And 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.
Weymouth New Testament
About this time, as the number of disciples was increasing, complaints were made by the Greek-speaking Jews against the Hebrews because their widows were habitually overlooked in the daily ministration.
Williams New Testament
In those days, as the number of the disciples was increasing, complaint was made by the Greek-speaking Jews against the native Jews that their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food.
World English Bible
Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service.
Worrell New Testament
Now in these days, when the disciples were being multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily ministration.
Worsley New Testament
Now in those days, as the number of disciples increased, there rose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.
Youngs Literal Translation
And in these days, the disciples multiplying, there came a murmuring of the Hellenists at the Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily ministration,
Themes
Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Deacon » Selected by the people
Faithfulness » Exhibited in » Situations of trust
Hebrew » Applied to » And his descendants
Jews, the » Modern, divided into » Hebrews or pure jews
Jews, the » Modern, divided into » Hellenists or grecians
Murmuring » Exemplified » Grecians
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
Titles and names of ministers » Deacons
Widow's » Should be » Relieved by the church
Topics
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References
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 6:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
The First Seven Deacons Appointed
1 Now
Phrases
Cross References
Acts 4:35
They gave it to the apostles. Distribution was made to every man according as he had need.
Acts 2:41
Those who gladly received his word were baptized. About three thousand persons were added the same day.
Acts 2:47
As they praised God, they had favor with all the people. God added to the congregation daily those being saved.
Acts 6:7
The word of God increased. The number of the disciples greatly multiplied in Jerusalem. Even a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.
Acts 9:29
He spoke boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus. He had a dispute with the Greek speaking Jews and they made attempts to kill him.
Acts 9:39
Peter went to them right a way. When he arrived they brought him into the upper chamber. All the widows stood by him weeping and showing the coats and garments that Dorcas made while she was with them.
Acts 9:41
He gave her his hand and lifted her up. Then he called the holy ones and widows and presented her alive.
Acts 4:4
Many who heard the word believed. There were about five thousand men.
Acts 5:14
More believers were added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.
Acts 11:20
Some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene. When they came to Antioch they spoke to the Greeks and preached the Lord Jesus.
2 Corinthians 11:22
Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? So am I!
Philippians 3:5
I was circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;
Deuteronomy 24:19-21
When you reap your harvest in your field and have forgotten a sheaf in the field, you shall not go back to get it. It shall be for the alien, for the orphan, and for the widow, in order that Jehovah your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.
Deuteronomy 26:12
Finish paying all the tithe of your increase in the third year, the year of tithing. Then you shall give it to the Levite, the stranger, and the orphan and to the widow, that they may eat in your towns and be satisfied.
Job 29:13
The blessing of the wretched came upon me. I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
Job 31:16
If I have withheld anything that the poor desired, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail,
Psalm 72:16
There shall be abundance of grain throughout the land. Its fruit sways like Lebanon. Let it flourish, thriving like the grass of the field.
Psalm 110:3
Your people will volunteer in the day of your power. Your young people will come to you in holy splendor like dew from the womb of the dawn (in the early morning).
Isaiah 1:17
Learn to do good (well) (right). Seek justice. Correct oppressors. Defend orphans. Plead the case of widows.
Isaiah 27:6
In days to come Jacob will take root, Israel will bud and blossom and fill the entire world with fruit.
Jeremiah 30:19
The people who live there will sing songs of praise. The sound of laughter will be heard from there. I will make them numerous, and their number will not decrease. I will bring them honor, and they will not be considered unimportant.
Ezekiel 22:7
People in you hate their fathers and mothers. They oppress foreigners in you. They oppress orphans and widows in you.'
Malachi 3:5
I will approach you people for judgment! I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, the adulterers and those acting fraudulently with the wages of the worker, the widow and the fatherless. I will be a speedy witness against those who swear falsely and take advantage of the stranger, and do not show me reverence, said Jehovah of Hosts.
Matthew 23:13
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You close the kingdom of heaven to people. You do not invite others to enter nor do you enter.
Acts 2:45
They sold their possessions and goods, and distributed them to all men, as every man had need.
Acts 5:28
Did we command you not to teach in this name? Look, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and are willing to bring this man's blood upon us.
1 Corinthians 10:10
Do not grumble like some of them grumbled. Venomous snakes killed them.
1 Timothy 5:4-5
But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show righteousness towards their own family, and to repay their parents: for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
1 Timothy 5:9
Let a widow be put on the list if she is under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,
Hebrews 13:1
You should continue to love one another as brothers.
James 1:27
Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for the fatherless persons and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself without spot from the world.
James 4:5
Or do you think the scripture speaks to no purpose? Does the attitude of the heart (mental disposition) that he induced to live in us cause us to envy?
James 5:9
Do not complain (utter a deep sigh) against one another, that you not be judged. Behold, the judge is standing at the door.