Acts 6:2

The twelve called the congregation of the disciples to them. They said: It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God and serve tables.

Exodus 18:17-26

Jethro replied: That is not a good way to do it.

Numbers 11:11-13

So he asked: Jehovah, why have you brought me this trouble? How have I displeased you that you put the burden of all these people on me?

Deuteronomy 1:9-14

I spoke to you then and said: 'I am not able to bear the burden of you alone.

Nehemiah 6:3

I sent men to them saying: I am doing a great work, so that it is not possible for me to come. Should the work to be stopped while I go away from it and come to you?

Acts 4:19

Peter and John answered: You judge whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God.

Acts 21:22

What shall we do? They will certainly hear that you are here.

Acts 25:27

It seems unreasonable to send a prisoner and not signify the crimes charged against him.

2 Timothy 2:4

No soldier entangles himself in the affairs of this life. That way, he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.

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Summary

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.

The twelve

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Bible References

The twelve

Acts 21:22
What shall we do? They will certainly hear that you are here.

It

Acts 4:19
Peter and John answered: You judge whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God.
Acts 25:27
It seems unreasonable to send a prisoner and not signify the crimes charged against him.

We should

Exodus 18:17
Jethro replied: That is not a good way to do it.
Numbers 11:11
So he asked: Jehovah, why have you brought me this trouble? How have I displeased you that you put the burden of all these people on me?
Deuteronomy 1:9
I spoke to you then and said: 'I am not able to bear the burden of you alone.
Nehemiah 6:3
I sent men to them saying: I am doing a great work, so that it is not possible for me to come. Should the work to be stopped while I go away from it and come to you?
2 Timothy 2:4
No soldier entangles himself in the affairs of this life. That way, he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.

General references

Acts 15:6
The apostles and elders came together to consider this matter.