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.
We know this is true, because it was told by someone who saw it happen. Now you can have faith too.
This disciple is the one who told all this. He wrote it, and we know he is telling the truth.
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.”
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.
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.
Then you will be respected by people who are not followers of the Lord, and you won't have to depend on anyone.
Finally, they must be well respected by people who are not followers. Then they won't be trapped and disgraced by the devil.
“No,” the Israelites answered. “You've never cheated us in any way!”