Acts 6:2 - The Text-Critical English New Testament

² So the twelve called the multitude of the disciples together and said, “It is not proper for us to neglect the word of God to wait on tables.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

² Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

² So the Twelve [apostles] convened the multitude of the disciples and said, It is not seemly or desirable or right that we should have to give up or neglect [preaching] the Word of God in order to attend to serving at tables and superintending the distribution of food.

American Standard Version (1901)

² And the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not fit that we should forsake the word of God, and serve tables.

Common English Bible

² The Twelve called a meeting of all the disciples and said, “It isn’t right for us to set aside proclamation of God’s word in order to serve tables.

Catholic Public Domain Version

² And so the twelve, calling together the multitude of the disciples, said: "It is not fair for us to leave behind the Word of God to serve at tables also.

Acts 6:2 Cross References

Acts 21:22

What then is to be done? The assembly will surely meet, for they will hear that yoʋ have come.

Acts 25:27

For it seems unreasonable to me to send a prisoner without indicating the charges against him.”

Acts 4:19

But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge.

Acts 6:1

In those days, as the disciples increased in number, a complaint arose against the Hebrews on the part of the Hellenists that their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.

Acts 6:3

Therefore, brothers, look for seven men among you who have a good reputation and are full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint for this need.

2 Timothy 2:4

No one serving as a soldier entangles himself in the affairs of civilian life, since he seeks to please the one who enlisted him.