Acts 6:2

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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.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, “It is not appropriate for us to forsake the word of God and serve tables.
World English Bible (WEB)
Then{G1161} the twelve{G1427} called{G4341}{(G5666)} the multitude{G4128} of the disciples{G3101} unto them, and said{G2036}{(G5627)}, It is{G2076}{(G5748)} not{G3756} reason{G701} that we{G2248} should leave{G2641}{(G5660)} the word{G3056} of God{G2316}, and serve{G1247}{(G5721)} tables{G5132}.
Strong's King James
(2) Now the 12 called the multitude of disciples saying, "It's not pleasing for us to leave behind the Word of The אֱלֹהִים Elohim to serve tables.
The F.O.G
[2] The twelve apostles called a meeting of all the believers to address this issue. They explained, "It wouldn't be right for us to neglect our primary calling of teaching God's Word in order to organize food distribution.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and the twelve, having called near the multitude of the disciples, said, ‘It is not pleasing that we, having left the word of God, do minister at tables;
Young's Literal Translation

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