But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily distribution of food. So the Twelve called a meeting of all the believers. They said, …
Chapter Breaks Gems
These three Gems show you a practical example of dividing the text of one chapter and linking it to the chapters around to bring added clarification or a different interpretation to the big picture of the intention of the writer.
Bible Gem 1469 – Repackaging Acts 5, 6 and 7 (Acts 5:1-7:60)
The end of Chapter 5: The others accepted his advice. They called in the apostles and had them flogged. Then they ordered them never again to speak in the name of Jesus, and they let them go. The apostles left the high council rejoicing that …
Bible Gem 1470 – Ian’s Version of a Repackaged Acts 5, 6 and 7 (Acts 5:1-7:60)
The End of Chapter 5: The others accepted his advice. They called in the apostles and had them flogged. Then they ordered them never again to speak in the name of Jesus, and they let them go. The apostles left the high council rejoicing that …