Acts 6:2

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Acts 6:1–4 · Berean Standard Bible

1 In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.

2 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.

3 Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will appoint this responsibility to them

4 and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

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But Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good.

Exodus 18:18

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Exodus 18:19

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Exodus 18:20

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Exodus 18:21

Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.

Exodus 18:22

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Exodus 18:23

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Exodus 18:24

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Exodus 18:25

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Exodus 18:26

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Deuteronomy 1:9

At that time I said to you, “I cannot carry the burden for you alone.

Deuteronomy 1:10

The LORD your God has multiplied you, so that today you are as numerous as the stars in the sky.

Deuteronomy 1:11

May the LORD, the God of your fathers, increase you a thousand times over and bless you as He has promised.

Deuteronomy 1:12

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Deuteronomy 1:13

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Deuteronomy 1:14

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