6:4

and: The Greek can also mean “but.” Some languages may see contrast between the apostles giving the responsibility to the seven men and devoting themselves to prayer and preaching. For example:

But (English Standard Version)

will devote ourselves to: The Greek word here refers to persevering in something that requires an effort to do. Here are some other ways to translate this Greek word:

give our attention to (New International Version)
-or-
labor continuously

ourselves: This word is emphatic in the Greek. For example:

as for us, we
-or-
We ourselves, then (Good News Translation)

prayer: This word refers to what people say to God. It can include both requests and praises. See how you translated this word in 1:14 or 3:1.

the ministry of the word: Here this phrase refers to the work of God’s message. It implies preaching or teaching God’s message to others or using it in evangelism, as in 6:2. Here are some other ways to translate this phrase:

the ministry of ⌊telling/preaching⌋ the message
-or-
the work of ⌊proclaiming God’s⌋ message

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