Acts 6:2

Tree of Life Version

So the Twelve called together the whole group of the disciples and said, “It is not right for us to neglect the word of God in order to serve tables.

Cross References

Nehemiah 6:3

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

Acts 21:22

What’s to be done then? No doubt they will hear that you have come.

Acts 25:27

For it seems illogical to me when sending a prisoner, not to report also the charges against him.”

Acts 4:19

But Peter and John replied, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you decide.

Acts 6:1

Now in those days, when the disciples were multiplying, grumbling arose among the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily support.

Acts 6:3

So, brothers, select from among you seven reputable men, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this duty.

2 Timothy 2:4

No one serving as a soldier entangles himself in the activities of everyday life, so that he might please the one who enlisted him.