Acts 6:2

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And the twelve called together the whole community of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables.

Cross References

Nehemiah 6:3

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

Acts 21:22

What then is to be done? They will certainly hear that you have come.

Acts 25:27

for it seems to me unreasonable to send a prisoner without indicating the charges against him.”

Acts 4:19

But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is right in God's sight to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge;

Acts 6:1

Now during those days, when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food.

Acts 6:3

Therefore, friends, select from among yourselves seven men of good standing, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this task,

2 Timothy 2:4

No one serving in the army gets entangled in everyday affairs; the soldier's aim is to please the enlisting officer.