Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 6:1-6
Acts 6:1-Joshua : . Choice of the Seven.— A division shows itself in the Church. The Hellenists ( mg.) , the members who spoke Greek, having been brought up in Greek-speaking countries, murmur against the Hebrews, those who spoke Aramaic. This happens “ in these days” ( cf. Acts 1:15); we are not told the month or the year, only there is a transition in the narrative. The Church is growing; the existence of different elements in it is felt. A daily dole, probably financial, takes place (... read more
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 6:2
‘And the twelve called the multitude of the disciples to them, and said, “It is not fit that we should forsake the word of God, and serve tables.” ’ The Apostles immediately responded to the complaint which they recognised may well be justified in the circumstances. They pointed out that it was their responsibility to spread and teach the word of God, a work which must not be restricted by the need to deal with administrative problems. It was not fitting that it should be so. ‘Serve tables.’... read more