Acts 6:3
But look out for yourselves, brethren, seven men from among you, who can be well-attested, full of Spirit and wisdom,—whom we will appoint over this need;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
4But, we, unto prayer and unto the ministry of the word, will give constant attention.
Cross References
Genesis 41:38and Pharaoh said unto his servants,—Can we find such a one, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?
Numbers 27:18And Yahweh said unto Moses: Take thee Joshua son of Nun, a man in whom is spirit,—then shalt thou lean thy hand upon him;
Job 32:7I said, Days, should speak,—and, the multitude of years, should make known wisdom.
Isaiah 28:6Even a spirit of justice—to him that presideth over justice, And strength to them who would turn back the battle at the gate.
Matthew 23:8But, ye,—do not be called Rabbi,—for, one, is your Teacher, and, all ye, are brethren;
Acts 2:4And they were all filled with Holy Spirit, and began to be speaking with other kinds of tongues just as the Spirit was giving unto them to be sounding forth.
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 →