1. Luke declareth here upon what occasion, and to what end, and also with what rite, deacons were first made. He saith, When there arose a murmuring amongst the disciples, it was appeased by this remedy, as it is said in the common proverb, Good laws have taken their beginning…
KJVThen the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.
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4 additional translationsAnd the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not fit that we should forsake the word of God, and serve tables.
So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables.
and the twelve, having called near the multitude of the disciples, said, `It is not pleasing that we, having left the word of God, do minister at tables;
And the twelve, having called the multitude of the disciples to [them], said, It is not right that we, leaving the word ofGod, should serve tables.
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New TestamentActs — Apostolic writings (New Testament).