Acts 6:3
You should therefore choose, brothers, seven men from among yourselves, men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
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4As for us, we will always continue in prayer and in the ministry of the word.”
Cross References
Genesis 41:38Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find such a man as this, in whom is the Spirit of God?”
Numbers 27:18Yahweh said to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man in whom my Spirit lives, and lay your hand on him.
Job 32:7I said, “Length of days should speak; 1 a multitude of years should teach wisdom. 1
Isaiah 28:6a spirit of justice for him who sits in judgment, and strength for those who turn back their enemies at their gates. 1
Matthew 23:8But you must not be called 'Rabbi,' for you have only one teacher, and all you are brothers.
Acts 2:4They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other languages, as the Spirit gave them to speak.
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 →