Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
But we will
King James Version
But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
Holman Bible
But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the preaching ministry.”
International Standard Version
Then we'll devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word."
A Conservative Version
But we will continue steadfastly in prayer, and in the service of the word.
American Standard Version
But we will continue stedfastly in prayer, and in the ministry of the word.
Amplified
But we will [continue to] devote ourselves [steadfastly] to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
An Understandable Version
But we will continue earnestly in prayer and the preaching of God's word."
Anderson New Testament
but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.
Bible in Basic English
Then we will give all our time to prayer and the teaching of the word.
Common New Testament
But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word."
Daniel Mace New Testament
whilst we shall continue our applications to prayer, and to preaching.
Darby Translation
but we will give ourselves up to prayer and the ministry of the word.
Godbey New Testament
and we will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.
Goodspeed New Testament
while we devote ourselves to prayer and to delivering the message."
John Wesley New Testament
But we will constantly attend to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
Julia Smith Translation
And we will persevere in prayer, and the service of the word.
King James 2000
But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word."
Modern King James verseion
But we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the Word.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
but we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministration of the word."
Moffatt New Testament
but we will continue to devote ourselves to prayer and the ministry of the word."
Montgomery New Testament
"But we will give ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the Word."
NET Bible
But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word."
New Heart English Bible
But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word."
Noyes New Testament
but we will give ourselves closely to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
Sawyer New Testament
but we will attend continually to prayer, and the ministry of the word.
The Emphasized Bible
But, we, unto prayer and unto the ministry of the word, will give constant attention.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But we will devote ourselves constantly to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
Twentieth Century New Testament
While we, for our part, will devote ourselves to Prayer, and to the delivery of the Message."
Webster
But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
Weymouth New Testament
But, as for us, we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the delivery of the Message."
Williams New Testament
while we will go on devoting ourselves to prayer and the word of God."
World English Bible
But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word."
Worrell New Testament
but we will devote ourselves steadfastly to prayer and to the ministry of the word."
Worsley New Testament
but we will constantly attend to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
Youngs Literal Translation
and we to prayer, and to the ministration of the word, will give ourselves continually.'
Themes
Apostles » Specially devoted to the office of the ministry
Consecration » Examples of personal
Deacon » Selected by the people
Topics
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Proskartereo
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 6:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
The First Seven Deacons Appointed
3
Therefore brothers select seven men who have a good reputation. Men who are full of spirit and wisdom that we may appoint to take care of this business.
4 But we will
Cross References
Acts 1:14
They all continued united in earnest prayer. The women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers were also there.
Acts 2:42
They continued devoting themselves to doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Acts 13:2-3
As they ministered to God, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said: Set Barnabas and Saul apart for the work I have called them.
Acts 20:19-31
serving the Lord with all lowliness of mind, and with tears, and with trials that came on me by the plots of the Jews.
Romans 1:9
God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit (whole heart and mind) in the good news of his Son. Without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers.
Romans 12:6-8
We have gifts that differ according to the grace that is given to us. Whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
1 Corinthians 9:16
Though I preach the good news I do not brag about it. Preaching the good news is my duty (obligation) and I must do it! It would be terrible if I did not preach the good news!
Ephesians 1:15-17
For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus that is among you, and the love you show all the holy ones.
Ephesians 3:14-21
For this cause I bow my knees to the Father.
Philippians 1:4
I always offer prayer filled with joy for you,
Philippians 1:9-11
I pray that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment.
Colossians 1:9-13
Since the day we heard about you, we have not ceased to pray and make request for you. We pray for you to be filled with the [intimate accurate] knowledge (discernment) (recognition) of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding. (Philippians 1:9) (John 17:3)
Colossians 2:1
Let me tell you how hard I worked for you, for the people in Laodicea, and for all others who do not personally know me.
Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.
Colossians 4:17
Say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry you received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.
1 Timothy 4:13-16
Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to teaching.
2 Timothy 4:2
preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and teaching.