Tweaking the Scripture

 Things jump out at me while I listen to a pastor preaching. 

In Acts 6:3 the apostles told them to choose out 7 men to serve. Not 7 young men. The NKJV says seven men. Just tell us what the Bible actually says please.

Also, in Matthew 26:36 it says that Jesus told the disciples to sit here while I go pray there. Then in verse 38 he told Peter, James, and John to "watch" with me. One group he told to sit, the inner circle he told to watch. Only once did Jesus mention praying, that in verse 41, where he told them to watch and pray lest you enter into temptation. Jesus did not bring the disciples there to pray, but to watch. This is where context can help. Please, don't twist the scripture.

The disciples still had no clue what was going on. Jesus knew, and it was the hardest trial of his short life. But his guys were clueless. I'm glad that the Bible writers did not sugar coat the story to put them in a better light.

The Bible is God's word. Do not alter or adjust it to fit your prejudices.