Acts 6:2

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The twelve apostles called the whole group of followers together. The apostles said to them, “It would not be right for us to give up our work of teaching God’s word in order to be in charge of getting food to people.

Cross References

2 Timothy 2:4

A soldier wants to please his commanding officer, so he does not spend any time on activities that are not a part of his duty.

Nehemiah 6:3

So I sent messengers to them with this answer: “I am doing important work, so I cannot come down. I don’t want the work to stop just so I can come down and meet with you.”

Acts 25:27

I think it is foolish to send a prisoner to Caesar without making some charges against him.”

Acts 21:22

“What should we do? The Jewish believers here will learn that you have come.

Acts 4:19

But Peter and John answered them, “What do you think is right? What would God want? Should we obey you or God?

Acts 6:1

More and more people were becoming followers of Jesus. But during this same time, the Greek-speaking followers began to complain against the other Jewish followers. They said that their widows were not getting their share of what the followers received every day.

Acts 6:3

So, brothers and sisters, choose seven of your men who have a good reputation. They must be full of wisdom and the Spirit. We will give them this work to do.