...because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Then the . twelve called theytultitude of the disciples unto them, and said — It is not...will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. And the saying pleased the whole multitude; and they chose Stephen, a man...

...supply their vacancy. Which order seemeth most agreeable to that apostolical practice, Acts vi. 3. " Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you, seven...and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business." And the presbytery, for ordinary, waits till the electors apply to them for that intimation; which...

...multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected o we all had our conversation in times past, in the...children of wrath, even as others. Ep. ii. 1, 2. Ac. vi. 1 — 3. The apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter (circumcision)...

...Pharaoh, and in the eyes known among your tribes, and I will make them rulers over you. De. i. 13. Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men...and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business (in minittering to the poor widows). Ac. vi. 3. 34 Officers over the land.'] And Moses was wroth with...

...of the word of God, and serve tables : look ye out, therefore, among yourselves, seven men of good report, full of the Holy Ghost, and wisdom, whom we...will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word." And the saying pleased the whole multitude ; and they (the multitude) chose...

...given to them that obey Him." [The way I obeyed was by repenting and being born again.] Acts.feJ..., "Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven...and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business." Acts 9: 17, "And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting Ms hands on him said,...

...sought out those who were in this relationship knowing that they would be most effective. Acts 6: 3 NKJ "Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven...and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business." The Usher who has been "born again" knows that they were dead in their trespasses and that through...

...realized there were capable men within their church who could handle their business affairs quite well. "Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven...and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business," they told the congregation. The Church, therefore, needs to involve the congregation and to understand...

...told them to settle this dispute in charity. Andrew voiced his concern over the squabble, saying, "// is not reason that we should leave the word of God...Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. But we...

...tables. Therefore, brothers select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business....will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the Word". And the saying pleased the whole assembly and they chose Stephen, a man...