| 1813 - 580 pagina’s
...vi. 1. And in those days, when the number oftlie disciples was multiplied, there arose a mi irnuirmg of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Ver. 7. And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly... | |
| Gamaliel Smith Olds - 1815 - 216 pagina’s
...appropriate functions of a presbyter or bishop. Now, this is confirmed by the institution of deacons. " And in those days, when the number of the disciples...their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Then the Twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we... | |
| Richard Stack - 1815 - 328 pagina’s
...celebration of the Eucharist. The occasion of their appointment was as follows : « \Vhen the ninnher of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring...widows were neglected in the daily ministration." The ,Grecians here mentioned were what are called Hellenistic Jews ; that is, born of Jewish parents,... | |
| George Pretyman - 1815 - 578 pagina’s
...whom, if he come shortly, I will see you (k)." And it appears from the following passage in the Acts, " When the number of the disciples was multiplied, there...arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews (I)," that certain persons were at this time known at Jerusalem by the name of Hebrews. They seem to... | |
| George Pretyman - 1815 - 606 pagina’s
...whom, if he come shortly, I will see you (k)." And it appears from the following passage in the Acts, " When the number of the disciples was multiplied, there...arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews (I)," that certain persons were at this time known at Jerusalem by the name of Hebrews. They seem to... | |
| Nathaniel Lardner - 1815 - 616 pagina’s
...harmony among them at first, when the same author has acquainted us, that in a short time afterwards, ?{9 3 7 F z qa1 0I SG! % $ or Hellenists, " against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration,"... | |
| 1822 - 440 pagina’s
...belonged to the body ot the congregation. The twelve, we are informed, " called the multitude oftl* disciples unto them, and said, it is not reason that we should leave the word ot God, and serve tables; wherefore, brethren, look yeoui amongyoa seven men of honest report," &c.... | |
| 1815 - 608 pagina’s
...being multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Helenists, (Jews dwelling in Greece, who spoke Greek) against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration (of alms). 2. Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not... | |
| William Paley - 1816 - 396 pagina’s
...threescore years old." This accords with the account delivered in the sixth chapter of the Acts. " And in those days, when the number of the disciples...widows were neglected in the daily ministration." It appears that from the first formation of the Christian church, provision was made out of the public... | |
| Jean Calvin - 1816 - 580 pagina’s
...poor; and whose origin, institution, and office, are described in the Acts of the Apostles. For " when there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the...widows were neglected in the daily ministration," (j-) the apostles pleaded their inability to discharge both offices, of the ministry of the word and... | |
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