Acts 6:2
So the Twelve called the whole group of disciples together and said, "It is not desirable for us to neglect messages from God in order to wait on tables.
Exodus 18:17-26
Moses' father-in-law told him, "What you are doing is not good.
Numbers 11:11-13
so he asked the LORD, "Why did you bring all this trouble to your servant? Why haven't I found favor in your eyes? After all, you're putting the burden of this entire people on me!
Deuteronomy 1:9-14
"I also told you at that time that I won't be able to sustain you on my own.
Nehemiah 6:3
So I sent messengers to them, replying "I am involved in a great endeavor, so I can't leave. Why should the work stop while I leave it to come down to you?"
Acts 4:19
But Peter and John answered them, "You must decide whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than God,
Acts 21:22
What is to be done? They will certainly hear that you have come.
Acts 25:27
For it seems to me absurd to send a prisoner without specifying the charges against him."
2 Timothy 2:4
No one serving in the military gets mixed up in civilian matters, for his aim is to please his commanding officer.