(6:1–7) This paragraph describes conflict between Hellenist Jews (Greek-speaking Jews) and Hebrew Jews (primarily or only Aramaic speaking) about neglect of Hellenist widows in the daily food distribution (6:1). The food distribution may be connected to the community’s commitment to share all things to eliminate poverty (2:44–46; 4:32–5:11). The solution is a division of labor: the apostles instruct the community to choose seven men, full of wisdom and the Spirit, to serve
Acts 6:1–7