Acts 6:1-4

Seven Chosen to Serve

1Now in these days awhen the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists
That is, Greek-speaking Jews
arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in cthe daily distribution.
2And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. 3 dTherefore, brothers,
Or  brothers and sisters
pick out from among you seven men fof good repute, gfull of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty.
4But hwe will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

1 Timothy 3:8

Qualifications for Deacons

8 iDeacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued,
Or devious in speech
knot addicted to much wine, lnot greedy for dishonest gain.
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