Acts 6:3
Brothers, choose from among you seven trustworthy men full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will hand this responsibility over to them.
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4We ourselves will give our full attention to prayer and the ministry of spreading the word.”
Cross References
Genesis 41:38So Pharaoh asked them, “Where can we find a man like this who has the spirit of God in him?”
Numbers 27:18The Lord told Moses, “Call for Joshua, son of Nun, a man who has the Spirit in him, and place your hands on him.
Job 32:7I told myself, ‘Those who are older should speak—those who are elderly should teach wisdom.’
Isaiah 28:6He will be an inspiration to the judges to do what's right, and he will encourage those who fight off the attacks on the gate.
Matthew 23:8Don't let people call you ‘Rabbi.’ Only one is your Master Teacher, and you are all brothers.
Acts 2:4All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different languages as the Spirit gave them the ability to do so.
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 →