Acts 6:2
Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.
Context
This verse from Acts Chapter 6 connects to 10 cross-references. A distribution dispute in the community leads to the appointment of seven men — Stephen, Philip, and others — to serve tables, freeing the apostles for prayer and the word. The church grows rapidly including many priests. Stephen does great …
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And the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not fit that we should forsake the word of God, and serve tables.
and the twelve, having called near the multitude of the disciples, said, `It is not pleasing that we, having left the word of God, do minister at tables;
And the Apostles sent for all the disciples and said, It is not right for us to give up preaching the word of God in order to make distribution of food.
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