Acts 6:2

James Moffatt - New Testament

So the twelve summoned the main body of the disciples and said: "It is not desirable that we should drop preaching the word of God and attend to meals.

Cross References

2 Timothy 2:4

No soldier gets entangled in civil pursuits; his aim is to satisfy his commander.

Acts 25:27

For it seems absurd to me to forward a prisoner without notifying the particulars of his charge."

Acts 21:22

What is to be done? They will be sure to hear you have arrived.

Acts 4:19

But Peter and John replied, "Decide for yourselves whether it is right before God to obey you rather than God.

Acts 6:1

During these days, when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists began to complain against the Hebrews, on the ground that their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.

Acts 6:3

Brothers, look out seven of your own number, men of good reputation who are full of the Spirit and of wisdom. We will appoint them to this duty,