Acts 6:2

Modern English Version

So the twelve called the multitude of disciples together and said, “It is not reasonable for us to leave the word of God and serve tables.

Cross References

Nehemiah 6:3

So I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work, so I am not able to come down. Why should the work cease while I leave it and come down to you?”

Acts 21:22

What then shall be done? The assembly will certainly meet, for they will hear that you have come.

Acts 25:27

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

Acts 4:19

But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge.

Acts 6:1

Now in those days, as the disciples were multiplied, there was murmuring among the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were overlooked in the daily distribution.

Acts 6:3

Brothers, look among yourselves for seven men who are known to be full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint over this duty.

2 Timothy 2:4

No soldier on active duty entangles himself with civilian affairs, that he may please the enlisting officer.