Acts 6:3

New American Bible - revised edition

Brothers, select from among you seven reputable men, filled with the Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint to this task,

Cross References

Exodus 18:21

But you should also look among all the people for able and God-fearing men, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain, and set them over the people as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.

Isaiah 28:26

His God has taught him this rule, he has instructed him.

Isaiah 28:6

A spirit of judgment for the one who sits in judgment, And strength for those who turn back the battle at the gate.

Matthew 23:8

As for you, do not be called ‘Rabbi.’ You have but one teacher, and you are all brothers.

John 21:23

So the word spread among the brothers that that disciple would not die. But Jesus had not told him that he would not die, just “What if I want him to remain until I come? [What concern is it of yours?]” Conclusion.

Acts 1:15

During those days Peter stood up in the midst of the brothers (there was a group of about one hundred and twenty persons in the one place). He said,

Acts 1:21

Therefore, it is necessary that one of the men who accompanied us the whole time the Lord Jesus came and went among us,

Acts 10:22

They answered, “Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, respected by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house and to hear what you have to say.”

Acts 15:23

This is the letter delivered by them: “The apostles and the presbyters, your brothers, to the brothers in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia of Gentile origin: greetings.

Acts 16:2

The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke highly of him,

Acts 2:4

And they were all filled with the holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.

Acts 22:12

“A certain Ananias, a devout observer of the law, and highly spoken of by all the Jews who lived there,

Acts 28:14

There we found some brothers and were urged to stay with them for seven days. And thus we came to Rome.

Acts 6:2

So the Twelve called together the community of the disciples and said, “It is not right for us to neglect the word of God to serve at table.

Acts 6:5

The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and the holy Spirit, also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a convert to Judaism.

Acts 6:6

They presented these men to the apostles who prayed and laid hands on them.

Acts 9:30

And when the brothers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him on his way to Tarsus. The Church at Peace.

1 Corinthians 12:8

To one is given through the Spirit the expression of wisdom; to another the expression of knowledge according to the same Spirit;

1 Corinthians 16:3

And when I arrive, I shall send those whom you have approved with letters of recommendation to take your gracious gift to Jerusalem.

Ephesians 5:18

And do not get drunk on wine, in which lies debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,

Deuteronomy 1:13

Provide wise, discerning, and reputable persons for each of your tribes, that I may appoint them as your leaders.”

1 Timothy 5:10

with a reputation for good works, namely, that she has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the holy ones, helped those in distress, involved herself in every good work.

James 1:17

all good giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no alteration or shadow caused by change.

3 John 1:12

Demetrius receives a good report from all, even from the truth itself. We give our testimonial as well, and you know our testimony is true.