1. But in those days, the disciples multiplying in number, there arose a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews because their widows were overlooked in the daily ministration.
2. And the twelve, having called the multitude of the disciples to them, said, It is not right that we, leaving the word of God, should serve tables.
3. Look out therefore, brethren, from among yourselves seven men, well reported of, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we will establish over this business:
4. but we will give ourselves up to prayer and the ministry of the word.