Acts 6:2

First Nations Version

So the twelve message bearers invited everyone to a council meeting. They said to all, “It is not a good thing for us to give so much of our time to seeing over these meals. This gives us little or no time to teach about Creator’s message.

Cross References

2 Timothy 2:4

During times of war, no warrior gets involved in everyday life, for he must please the war-chief who chose him.

Acts 25:27

For it seems unwise to me to send a prisoner there without a clear report of the accusations made against him.”

Acts 21:22

What will happen when they find out you are here? What can be done?” But it seemed that they already had made plans about what to do.

Acts 4:19

Stands on the Rock (Peter) and He Shows Goodwill (John) disagreed with the council’s decision. “We will let you decide for yourselves whether we should follow the Great Spirit or weak human beings like yourselves,” they said with boldness.

Acts 6:1

In those days, when the sacred family was growing in number, the Tribal Members who spoke the language of the Wisdom Seekers (Greeks) grumbled against the Tribal Members who spoke their own language. They complained to the twelve that their widows were being overlooked during the daily meals.

Acts 6:3

We want you to choose seven men of good reputation, who are filled with Creator’s Spirit and wisdom, who will serve in our place.