Acts 6:3
Take then from among you seven men of good name, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, to whom we may give control of this business.
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4Then we will give all our time to prayer and the teaching of the word.
Cross References
Genesis 41:38Then Pharaoh said to his servants, Where may we get such a man as this, a man in whom is the spirit of God?
Numbers 27:18And the Lord said to Moses, Take Joshua, the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and put your hand on him;
Job 32:7I said to myself, It is right for the old to say what is in their minds, and for those who are far on in years to give out wisdom.
Isaiah 28:6And a spirit of wisdom to the judge, and strength to those who keep back the attackers at the door of the town.
Matthew 23:8But you may not be named Teacher: for one is your teacher, and you are all brothers.
Acts 2:4And they were all full of the Holy Spirit, and were talking in different languages, as the Spirit gave them power.
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 →