Acts 6:3
Therefore, brothers, seek ye out seven men from you being well reported, full of Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this need.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
4But we will continue steadfastly in prayer, and in the service of the word.
Cross References
Genesis 41:38And Pharaoh said to his servants, Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the spirit of God?
Numbers 27:18And LORD said to Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay thy hand upon him,
Job 32:7I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
Isaiah 28:6and a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.
Matthew 23:8But be ye not designated Rabbi, for one is your leader, the Christ, and ye are all brothers.
Acts 2:4And they were all filled of Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them to declare.
Matthew Henry on Acts 6:2-8
The Appointment of Deacons. 1 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. 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. 3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.… Read the whole commentary →