Acts 6:2 Cross References

Acts 6:2

2: So the Twelve called a meeting of all the believers. "We apostles should spend our time preaching and teaching the word of God, not administering a food program," they said.

Exodus 18:17

  1. "This is not good!" his father-in-law exclaimed.
  2. "You're going to wear yourself out--and the people, too. This job is too heavy a burden for you to handle all by yourself.
  3. Now let me give you a word of advice, and may God be with you. You should continue to be the people's representative before God, bringing him their questions to be decided.
  4. You should tell them God's decisions, teach them God's laws and instructions, and show them how to conduct their lives.
  5. But find some capable, honest men who fear God and hate bribes. Appoint them as judges over groups of one thousand, one hundred, fifty, and ten.

Deuteronomy 1:9

  1. "At that time I told you, `You are too great a burden for me to carry all by myself.
  2. The LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars!
  3. And may the LORD, the God of your ancestors, multiply you a thousand times more and bless you as he promised!
  4. But how can I settle all your quarrels and problems by myself?
  5. Choose some men from each tribe who have wisdom, understanding, and a good reputation, and I will appoint them as your leaders.'

Nehemiah 6:3

  1. so I replied by sending this message to them: "I am doing a great work! I cannot stop to come and meet with you."

2 Timothy 2:4

  1. And as Christ's soldier, do not let yourself become tied up in the affairs of this life, for then you cannot satisfy the one who has enlisted you in his army.

Numbers 11:11

  1. And Moses said to the LORD, "Why are you treating me, your servant, so miserably? What did I do to deserve the burden of a people like this?
  2. Are they my children? Am I their father? Is that why you have told me to carry them in my arms--like a nurse carries a baby--to the land you swore to give their ancestors?
  3. Where am I supposed to get meat for all these people? They keep complaining and saying, `Give us meat!'

Acts 25:27

  1. For it doesn't seem reasonable to send a prisoner to the emperor without specifying the charges against him!"

Acts 4:19

  1. But Peter and John replied, "Do you think God wants us to obey you rather than him?

Acts 21:22

  1. Now what can be done? For they will certainly hear that you have come.
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