Demetrius has received a good witness from everyone, and from the truth itself; and we add our witness, and you know that our witness is true.
And he who has seen has borne witness, and his witness is true; and he knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also may believe.
This is the disciple who is bearing witness to these things and wrote these things, and we know that his witness is true.
And they said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man well spoken of by the entire nation of the Jews, was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house and hear a message from you.”
“Now a certain Ananias, a man who was devout by the standard of the Law, and well spoken of by all the Jews who lived there,
Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this need.
so that you will walk properly toward outsiders and not be in any need.
And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
And they said, “You have not extorted us or oppressed us or taken anything from any man’s hand.”