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A complaint arose because Hellenist widows were being neglected in the daily distribution (Acts 6:1). The apostles directed the church to choose seven men for this need so the apostles could devote themselves to prayer and the ministry of the word (Acts 6:2–4).
1Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a grumbling of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews because their widows were neglected in the daily service.
2The twelve called the multitude of the disciples to them and said, "It is not appropriate for us to forsake the word of God and serve tables.
3Therefore select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
4But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word."