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The Priority of the Word
Commentators unanimously highlight that the apostles established a crucial principle: the ministry of God's Word (preaching, teaching, and prayer) is the primary calling for spiritual leaders. They recognized that administrative duties, while important, should not distract from this core mission, which, as John Calvin notes, is demanding enough to require a person's full attention.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 6:2
18th Century
Theologian
Then the twelve. This refers to the apostles. Matthias had been added to them after the apostasy of Judas, which had completed the origina…
AT Robertson
On Acts 6:2
The multitude (το πληθος). The whole church, not just the 120.
Fit (αρεστον). Pleasing, verbal adjective f…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 6:2
19th Century
Bishop
Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples.—The Apostles meet the crisis with singular tact and moderation. Th…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 6:2
The apostles’ response in this matter was to call the Christians together and suggest a solution. It is significant that the apostles were not prep…
John Calvin
On Acts 6:2
16th Century
Theologian
The twelve having the multitude called to them. It is a proof of patience and meekness that the apostles are no more moved. It is a point …
John Gill
On Acts 6:2
17th Century
Pastor
Then the twelve
The twelve apostles, as the Syriac version reads; for their number was now complete, Matthias being …
Matthew Henry
On Acts 6:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Until now, the disciples had been of one accord; this had often been noticed to their honour. But now that they had multiplied, they began to murmu…