Acts 6:3
Therefore, brothers, search among yourselves for seven men of good testimony, filled with the Holy Spirit and with wisdom, whom we may appoint over this work.
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4Yet truly, we will be continually in prayer and in the ministry of the Word.”
Cross References
Genesis 41:38And he said to them, “Would we be able to find another such man, who is full of the Spirit of God?”
Numbers 27:18And the Lord said to him: “Take Joshua, the son of Nun, a man in whom the Spirit is, and place your hand upon him.
Job 32:7For I had hoped that greater age would speak, and that a multitude of years would teach wisdom.
Isaiah 28:6And he will be the spirit of judgment for those who sit in judgment, and the strength of those who return from war to the gates.
Matthew 23:8But you must not be called Master. For One is your Master, and you are all brothers.
Acts 2:4And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. And they began to speak in various languages, just as the Holy Spirit bestowed eloquence to them.
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 →