Acts 6:3
Therefore select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
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In Context
4But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word."
Cross References
Genesis 41:38Pharaoh said to his servants, "Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?"
Numbers 27:18The Lord said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on 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 you are not to be called 'Rabbi,' for one is your Teacher, and all of 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 the ability 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 →