Acts 6:2 - Revised Version 1885 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. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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 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) 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 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 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. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Then the twelve calling together the multitude of the disciples, said: It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. |