Acts 6:3

Conservative English Version

My friends, choose seven men who are respected and wise and filled with God's Spirit. We will put them in charge of these things.

Cross References

Exodus 18:21

You will need to appoint some competent leaders who respect God and are trustworthy and honest. Then put them over groups of ten, fifty, a hundred, and a thousand.

Isaiah 28:26

They learn this from their God.

Isaiah 28:6

He will see that justice rules and that his people are able to defend their cities.

Matthew 23:8

But none of you should be called a teacher. You have only one teacher, and all of you are like brothers and sisters.

John 21:23

So the rumor spread among the other disciples that this disciple would not die. But Jesus did not say he would not die. He simply said, "What is it to you, if I want him to live until I return?"

Acts 1:15

One day there were about one hundred twenty of the Lord's followers meeting together, and Peter stood up to speak to them.

Acts 1:21

So we need someone else to help us tell others that Jesus has been raised from death. He must also be one of the men who was with us from the very beginning. He must have been with us from the time the Lord Jesus was baptized by John until the day he was taken to heaven.

Acts 10:22

They answered, "Captain Cornelius sent us. He is a good man who worships God and is liked by the Jewish people. One of God's holy angels told Cornelius to send for you, so he could hear what you have to say."

Acts 15:23

They wrote a letter that said: We apostles and leaders send friendly greetings to all of you Gentiles who are followers of the Lord in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia.

Acts 16:2

The Lord's followers in Lystra and Iconium said good things about Timothy,

Acts 2:4

The Holy Spirit took control of everyone, and they began speaking whatever languages the Spirit let them speak.

Acts 22:12

In that city there was a man named Ananias, who faithfully obeyed the Law of Moses and was well liked by all the Jewish people living there.

Acts 28:14

There we found some of the Lord's followers, who begged us to stay with them. A week later we left for the city of Rome.

Acts 6:2

The twelve apostles called the whole group of followers together and said, "We should not give up preaching God's message in order to serve at tables.

Acts 6:5

This suggestion pleased everyone, and they began by choosing Stephen. He had great faith and was filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they chose Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and also Nicolaus, who worshiped with the Jewish people in Antioch.

Acts 6:6

These men were brought to the apostles. Then the apostles prayed and placed their hands on the men to show that they had been chosen to do this work.

Acts 9:30

But the followers found out about this and took Saul to Caesarea. From there they sent him to the city of Tarsus.

1 Corinthians 12:8

Some of us can speak with wisdom, while others can speak with knowledge, but these gifts come from the same Spirit.

1 Corinthians 16:3

Choose some followers to take the money to Jerusalem. I will send them on with the money and with letters which show that you approve of them.

Ephesians 5:18

Don't destroy yourself by getting drunk, but let the Spirit fill your life.

Deuteronomy 1:13

Each tribe must choose some experienced men who are known for their wisdom and understanding, and I will make those men the official leaders of their tribes.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must also be well-known for doing all sorts of good things, such as raising children, giving food to strangers, welcoming God's people into her home, helping people in need, and always making herself useful.

James 1:17

Every good and perfect gift comes down from the Father who created all the lights in the heavens. He is always the same and never makes dark shadows by changing.

3 John 1:12

Everyone speaks well of Demetrius, and so does the true message that he teaches. I also speak well of him, and you know what I say is true.