使徒行傳 6:1-2 CUNPTS

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 6:1-7

Having seen the church's struggles with her enemies, and triumphed with her in her victories, we now come to take a view of the administration of her affairs at home; and here we have, I. An unhappy disagreement among some of the church-members, which might have been of ill consequence, but was prudently accommodated and taken up in time (Acts 6:1): When the number of the disciples (for so Christians were at first called, learners of Christ) was multiplied to many thousands in Jerusalem, there... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 6:1-7

6:1-7 In those days, when the number of the disciples was growing, there arose a complaint of the Greek-speaking Jews against the Hebrew-speaking Jews, in which they alleged that their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution. The Twelve sent for the main body of the disciples and said, "It is not fitting that we should abandon the word of God to serve tables. So, brethren, look about for seven attested men from your number, men full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, and we will... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 6:1

And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied ,.... From an hundred and twenty to three thousand more, from thence to five thousand more, and after that a multitude of men and women were added, and still they were increasing; see Acts 1:15 Acts 2:41 . This increase of the disciples agrees with what Maimonides says F26 Hilchot Tephilla, c. 2. sect. 1. , before observed, that "in the days of Gamaliel, רבו מינים , "the heretics were multiplied in Israel".' ... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 6:2

Then the twelve ,.... The twelve apostles, as the Syriac version reads; for their number was now complete, Matthias being chosen in the room of Judas: these being informed of the murmur there was between the two sorts of believers, the Hebrew and thc Hellenistic Jews, called the multitude of the disciples unto them ; either the hundred and twenty, the original members of the church, which first formed it, and on whom the Holy Ghost descended on the day of Pentecost; or rather the whole... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 6:1

A murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews - Those who are here termed Grecians, Ηλληνισται , or Hellenists, were Jews who sojourned now at Jerusalem, but lived in countries where the Greek language was spoken, and probably in general knew no other. They are distinguished here from those called Hebrews, by which we are to understand native Jews, who spoke what was then termed the Hebrew language, a sort of Chaldaio-Syriac. It has been remarked that Greek words ending in ιστης ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 6:2

It is not reason - Ουκ αρεστον εστι , it is not pleasing, proper, or fitting, that we should leave the word of God, that we should give up ourselves, or confide to others, the doctrine of salvation which God has commanded us to preach unto the people. And serve tables - Become providers of daily bread for your widows and poor: others can do this, to whom our important office is not intrusted. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 6:1

Verse 1 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 of evil manners. And it may seem to be a strange thing, seeing that this is a function so excellent and so necessary in the Church, why it came not into the apostles’ minds at the first, (before there was any such... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 6:2

Verse 2 2.The twelve having the multitude called unto them It is a point [proof] of patience and meekness that the apostles are no more moved. (314) It is a point of prudence and godly carefulness, in that they prevent the evil which began to arise, (315) without deferring the remedy. For after that every dissension and division hath gathered strength, it is a wound hard to be cured. By this assembly it appeareth that the Church was governed by order and reason, so that the apostles had the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 6:1

Now in these for and in those, A.V. (it is not ἐκείναις , answering to מהֵהָ מימַיָבַּ , but ταύταις ); multiplying for multiplied, A.V. ; Grecian Jews for Grecians, A.V. The Grecian Jews ; the Hellenists, for this is the appellation of them in the Greek; it means properly those who spoke Greek or otherwise followed Greek usages, applied to foreigners, here of course to Jews. Of a similar form and meaning is the word "to Judaize," translated "to live as... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 6:1

The first note of strife. " There arose a murmuring," etc. Good and evil mingled everywhere. Multiplication of disciples means multiplication of interests and dangers. Prosperity in Churches has its attendant difficulties. Learn a lesson of wisdom and safety from the narrative. Money matters cannot be too carefully and spiritually controlled in all Churches. I. THE NECESSARY INFIRMITIES OF CHURCH LIFE Call be made opportunities of great blessing. 1. Let nothing be... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Acts 6:1-7

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Acts 6:1-7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 6:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Acts 6:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 6:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 6:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 6:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 6:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 6:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 6:1

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