Acts 6:1-7 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews… I. To POVERTY. Only in Christianity, in the kingdom of Him who became poor that we might become rich — 1. Is the Divine right of the poor recognised. 2. Has the Holy Ghost awakened a genuine care of the poor. II. To CHRISTIANITY. In the care of the poor. 1. It has from the beginning developed its most Divine powers — Love, compassion, patience, self-denial, contempt of death, and trust in God. 2. It has proved before the world its right of existence in the world. (K. Gerok.) Parallel Verses KJV: And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. |
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