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# General Information:
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Here the word "you" refers to the believers. The words "us" and "we" here refer to the 12 apostles. Where applicable, use the exclusive form in your language. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
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# The twelve
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This refers to the eleven apostles plus Matthias, who was selected in [Acts 1:26](../01/26.md).
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# the multitude of the disciples
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"all of the disciples" or "all the believers"
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# give up the word of God
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This is an exaggeration in order to emphasize the importance of their task of teaching the word of God. Alternate translation: "stop preaching and teaching the word of God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
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# serve tables
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This is a phrase meaning to serve food to the people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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