Acts 6:2
Acts chapter 6 · verse 2 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And 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.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Then 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And 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.
Context
v.1Now in these days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
v.2This passage
v.3Look ye out therefore, brethren, from among you seven men of good report, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 18:17
And Moses’ father-in-law said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good.
- Acts 25:27
For it seemeth to me unreasonable, in sending a prisoner, not withal to signify the charges against him.
- Numbers 11:11
And Moses said unto Jehovah, Wherefore hast thou dealt ill with thy servant? and wherefore have I not found favor in thy sight, that thou layest the burden of all this people upon me?
- Deuteronomy 1:9
And I spake unto you at that time, saying, I am not able to bear you myself alone:
- Acts 21:22
What is it therefore? they will certainly hear that thou art come.
- Nehemiah 6:3
And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?