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Acts 6:1-4 ALT
(1) And in these days, the disciples increasing [in number], there came to be a complaint from the Greek-speaking Jews towards the Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily service [fig., distribution of food]. (2) So the twelve having summoned the congregation of the disciples, said, "It is not desirable [for] us, having left the word of God, to be serving tables. (3) "Therefore, brothers [and sisters], look for seven men from [among] you*, being well spoken of, full of [the] Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint over this need [or, necessity]. (4) "But _we_ will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word."

Acts 6:1-4 LITV
(1) But in those days, the disciples having multiplied, a murmuring of the Hellenists toward the Hebrews occurred, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving. (2) And having called near the multitude of the disciples, the Twelve said, It is not pleasing to us, having left the Word of God, to serve tables! (3) Then brothers, be looking for men among you receiving testimony, seven men full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint over this need. (4) But we shall continue steadfast in prayer and the service of the Word!

Acts 6:1-4 CEV
(1) A lot of people were now becoming followers of the Lord. But some of the ones who spoke Greek started complaining about the ones who spoke Aramaic. They complained that the Greek-speaking widows were not given their share when the food supplies were handed out each day. (2) The twelve apostles called the whole group of followers together and said, "We should not give up preaching God's message in order to serve at tables. (3) My friends, choose seven men who are respected and wise and filled with God's Spirit. We will put them in charge of these things. (4) We can spend our time praying and serving God by preaching."

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You will note the reference windows often include more than one translation of the Bible. The reason is to strive to gain the best possible understanding of the original Hebrew and Greek. Since we don't speak those languages, we rely on those who have come before and made the effort to translate those texts into English for us. Considering several translations gives the benefit of the understanding of several translation committees or individuals.
The Translations we quote are:

ALT - Analytical Literal Translation

ASV - American Standard Version (by the American revision committee in 1897).

Darby - 1889 Darby Bible

DRB - 1899 Douay-Rheims Bible

BBE - 1965 Bible in Basic English

LITV - Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

KJV - King James Version

MKJV - Modern King James Version

NWT - New World Translation

Webster - 1833 Webster Bible

RV - Revised Version

YLT - Young's Literal Translation