Acts 6:2

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

So, the twelve apostles called the whole group of disciples together and said to them, “It is not right that we should neglect preaching the word of God in order to serve meals [to people].

Cross References

Acts 21:22

What do you think will happen when they hear that you have come [here to Jerusalem]?

Acts 25:27

For it does not seem reasonable for me to send a prisoner [to Rome] without indicating what the [formal] charges are against him.”

Acts 4:19

But Peter and John replied, “You decide whether it is right before God to listen to you men or to Him;

Acts 6:1

Now during the days when the disciples were multiplying in number [in Jerusalem. See verse 7], some Greek-[speaking] Jews began to complain to the Hebrews that their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution [of food].

Acts 6:3

Brothers, select from among you seven men with good reputations, who are full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to take care of this matter.

2 Timothy 2:4

No soldier on active duty, gets himself involved in the affairs of civilian life, so that he can please the person who enlisted him [i.e., his commanding officer].