But we (εμεις δε). In contrast to the work given the seven.

The ministry of the word (τη διακονια του λογου). The same word διακονια employed in verse Acts 6:1, but here about preaching as the special ministry with which the apostles were concerned. For "continue steadfastly" (προσκαρτερησομεν) see on Acts 2:42.