Acts 6:2

New Century Version

The twelve apostles called the whole group of followers together and said, “It is not right for us to stop our work of teaching God’s word in order to serve tables.

Cross References

Nehemiah 6:3

So I sent messengers to them with this answer: “I am doing a great work, and I can’t come down. I don’t want the work to stop while I leave to meet you.”

Acts 21:22

What should we do? They will learn that you have come.

Acts 25:27

I think it is foolish to send a prisoner to Caesar without telling what charges are against him.”

Acts 4:19

But Peter and John answered them, “You decide what God would want. Should we obey you or God?

Acts 6:1

The number of followers was growing. But during this same time, the Greek-speaking followers had an argument with the other followers. The Greek-speaking widows were not getting their share of the food that was given out every day.

Acts 6:3

So, brothers and sisters, choose seven of your own men who are good, full of the Spirit and full of wisdom. We will put them in charge of this work.

2 Timothy 2:4

A soldier wants to please the enlisting officer, so no one serving in the army wastes time with everyday matters.