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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Acts 6:2

BSB

So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, "It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables.

AKJV

Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples to them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.

CPDV

And so the twelve, calling together the multitude of the disciples, said: "It is not fair for us to leave behind the Word of God to serve at tables also.

ERV

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.

NHEB

So the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, "It is not appropriate for us to forsake the word of God and serve tables.

SMT

And the twelve having called the multitude of the disciples, said, It is not pleasing for us, having left the word of God, to serve tables.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 6:2

ThenG1161ConjunctionthetwelveG1427Noun calledG4341VerbthemultitudeG4128Noun NeuterofthedisciplesG3101Noun MasculineuntothemandsaidG2036ItisG2076Verb notG3756 reasonG701AdjectivethatweG2248shouldleaveG2641VerbthewordG3056Noun MasculineofGodG2316Noun MasculineandserveG1247Verb tablesG5132Noun Feminine

Commentary for Acts 6:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 6:2

Summary

Apostles prioritize spiritual teaching over administrative duties

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Apostles delegate service responsibilities

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD