Acts 6:2

Good News Translation

So the twelve apostles called the whole group of believers together and said, “It is not right for us to neglect the preaching of God's word in order to handle finances.

Cross References

Nehemiah 6:3

I sent messengers to say to them, “I am doing important work and can't go down there. I am not going to let the work stop just to go and see you.”

Acts 21:22

They are sure to hear that you have arrived. What should be done, then?

Acts 25:27

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

Acts 4:19

But Peter and John answered them, “You yourselves judge which is right in God's sight—to obey you or to obey God.

Acts 6:1

Some time later, as the number of disciples kept growing, there was a quarrel between the Greek-speaking Jews and the native Jews. The Greek-speaking Jews claimed that their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of funds.

Acts 6:3

So then, friends, choose seven men among you who are known to be full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, and we will put them in charge of this matter.

2 Timothy 2:4

A soldier on active duty wants to please his commanding officer and so does not get mixed up in the affairs of civilian life.