Acts 6:2

New American Bible - revised edition

So the Twelve called together the community of the disciples and said, “It is not right for us to neglect the word of God to serve at table.

Cross References

2 Timothy 2:4

To satisfy the one who recruited him, a soldier does not become entangled in the business affairs of life.

Nehemiah 6:3

I sent messengers to them with this reply: “I am engaged in a great enterprise and am unable to come down. Why should the work stop, while I leave it to come down to you?”

Acts 25:27

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

Acts 21:22

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

Acts 4:19

Peter and John, however, said to them in reply, “Whether it is right in the sight of God for us to obey you rather than God, you be the judges.

Acts 6:1

At that time, as the number of disciples continued to grow, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution.

Acts 6:3

Brothers, select from among you seven reputable men, filled with the Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint to this task,