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The twelve called the multitude of the disciples to them and said, "It is not appropriate for us to forsake the word of God and serve tables.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Then the twelve. This refers to the apostles. Matthias had been added to them after the apostasy of Judas, which had completed the origina…
The multitude (το πληθος). The whole church, not just the 120.
Fit (αρεστον). Pleasing, verbal adjective f…
19th Century
Anglican
Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples.—The Apostles meet the crisis with singular tact and moderation. Th…
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then the twelve The twelve apostles, as the Syriac version reads; for their number was now complete, Matthias being …
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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…
