Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also add our testimony, and you know that our testimony is true.
Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil.
This is the disciple who is bearing witness about these things, and who has written these things, and we know that his testimony is true.
"And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well spoken of by all the Jews who lived there,
And they said, "Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who is well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and to hear what you have to say."
He who saw it has borne witness -- his testimony is true, and he knows that he is telling the truth -- that you also may believe.
so that you may live[5] properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.
Therefore, brothers,[2] pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty.
They said, "You have not defrauded us or oppressed us or taken anything from any man's hand."