Acts 6:2

Contemporary English Version 1995

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.

Cross References

2 Timothy 2:4

Soldiers on duty don't work at outside jobs. They try only to please their commanding officer.

Nehemiah 6:3

So I sent messengers to tell them, “My work is too important to stop now and go there. I can't afford to slow down the work just to visit with you.”

Acts 25:27

It makes no sense to send a prisoner to the Emperor without stating the charges against him.

Acts 21:22

What should we do now that our people have heard you are here?

Acts 4:19

Peter and John answered, “Do you think God wants us to obey you or to obey him?

Acts 6:1

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.

Acts 6:3

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.