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.”

"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
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What does Acts 6:2 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 6:2 from the King James Version (KJV) states, "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." This verse is part of the Book of Acts, which is the fifth…

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Prioritizing Spiritual Nourishment

In Acts 6:2, we read a significant moment in the early Church’s development: "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" (KJV). This verse highlights a pivotal decision made…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Service in the Church

Heavenly Father, As I humbly come before You today, my heart is filled with gratitude for Your Word, which guides, nurtures, and strengthens us in our mission as Your disciples. Thank You for the wisdom carved in the Scriptures, notably in Acts 6:2, where it is written, "Then…

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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."
2. The Twelve Apostles Convening the Multitude (Acts 6:2) The Scene: The Twelve Apostles standing together, addressing a massive, diverse crowd of disciples in Jerusalem to address the problem. Key Visuals: Peter or another apostle gesturing to the crowd, explaining that it is not right for them to neglect preaching the Word of God to wait on tables.
2 Kings 15:6 - "And the rest of the acts of Azariah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"
Acts 2:6 - "Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language."
Acts 3:6-7
Acts 3:6-7
Acts 3:6-7
Acts 3:6-7
Acts 3:6-7
Acts 6:6 - "Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them."
Acts 21:5-6
Acts 2:2
Acts 2:2
"And the rest of the acts of Azariah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?" - 2 Kings 15:6
Acts 15:6 - "¶ And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter."
Acts 6:4 - "But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word."
Acts 2:2-3
Acts 2:2-3
Acts 2:17
Acts 6:10 - "And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake."
Acts 2:17
Acts 2:4
Acts 2:17
Acts 2:38
Acts 27:6 - "And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein."
Acts 6:8 - "And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people."
Acts 2:38
Acts 2:38
Acts 2:38