Acts 6:2
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 6
“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.”Acts 6:2
What Does Acts 6:2 Mean?
Acts 6:2 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 6, verse 2 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Discipleship.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to Acts 6:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Deuteronomy 1:9“And I spake unto you at that time, saying, I am not able to bear you myself alone:”Exodus 18:17“And Moses’ father in law said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good.”2 Timothy 2:4“No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.”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?”Numbers 11:11“And Moses said unto the LORD, Wherefore hast thou afflicted thy servant? and wherefore have I not found favour in thy sight, that thou layest the burden of all this people upon me?”Deuteronomy 1:13“Take you wise men, and understanding, and known among your tribes, and I will make them rulers over you.”Acts 15:30“So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle:”1 Corinthians 6:4“If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church.”2 Chronicles 35:14“And afterward they made ready for themselves, and for the priests: because the priests the sons of Aaron were busied in offering of burnt offerings and the fat until night; therefore the Levites prepared for themselves, and for the priests the sons of Aaron.”Nehemiah 11:16“And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God.”Acts 15:6“And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.”Acts 21:22“What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.”Acts 25:27“For it seemeth to me unreasonable to send a prisoner, and not withal to signify the crimes laid against him.”Acts 4:19“But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.”
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