Acts 6:3

New Living Translation

And so, brothers, select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will give them this responsibility.

Cross References

Exodus 18:21

But select from all the people some capable, honest men who fear God and hate bribes. Appoint them as leaders over groups of one thousand, one hundred, fifty, and ten.

Isaiah 28:26

The farmer knows just what to do, for God has given him understanding.

Isaiah 28:6

He will give a longing for justice to their judges. He will give great courage to their warriors who stand at the gates.

Matthew 23:8

“Don’t let anyone call you ‘Rabbi,’ for you have only one teacher, and all of you are equal as brothers and sisters.

John 21:23

So the rumor spread among the community of believers that this disciple wouldn’t die. But that isn’t what Jesus said at all. He only said, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you?”

Acts 1:15

During this time, when about 120 believers were together in one place, Peter stood up and addressed them.

Acts 1:21

“So now we must choose a replacement for Judas from among the men who were with us the entire time we were traveling with the Lord Jesus—

Acts 10:22

They said, “We were sent by Cornelius, a Roman officer. He is a devout and God-fearing man, well respected by all the Jews. A holy angel instructed him to summon you to his house so that he can hear your message.”

Acts 15:23

This is the letter they took with them: “This letter is from the apostles and elders, your brothers in Jerusalem. It is written to the Gentile believers in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia. Greetings!

Acts 16:2

Timothy was well thought of by the believers in Lystra and Iconium,

Acts 2:4

And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability.

Acts 22:12

A man named Ananias lived there. He was a godly man, deeply devoted to the law, and well regarded by all the Jews of Damascus.

Acts 28:14

There we found some believers, who invited us to spend a week with them. And so we came to Rome.

Acts 6:2

So the Twelve called a meeting of all the believers. They said, “We apostles should spend our time teaching the word of God, not running a food program.

Acts 6:5

Everyone liked this idea, and they chose the following: Stephen (a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit), Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas of Antioch (an earlier convert to the Jewish faith).

Acts 6:6

These seven were presented to the apostles, who prayed for them as they laid their hands on them.

Acts 9:30

When the believers heard about this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him away to Tarsus, his hometown.

1 Corinthians 12:8

To one person the Spirit gives the ability to give wise advice; to another the same Spirit gives a message of special knowledge.

1 Corinthians 16:3

When I come, I will write letters of recommendation for the messengers you choose to deliver your gift to Jerusalem.

Ephesians 5:18

Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit,

Deuteronomy 1:13

Choose some well-respected men from each tribe who are known for their wisdom and understanding, and I will appoint them as your leaders.’

1 Timothy 5:10

She must be well respected by everyone because of the good she has done. Has she brought up her children well? Has she been kind to strangers and served other believers humbly? Has she helped those who are in trouble? Has she always been ready to do good?

James 1:17

Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.

3 John 1:12

Everyone speaks highly of Demetrius, as does the truth itself. We ourselves can say the same for him, and you know we speak the truth.