Demetrius has a good testimony from everyone, even from the truth itself. We also vouch for him—and you know that our testimony is true.
He who has seen it has testified, and his testimony is true. He knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also may believe.
This is the disciple who is an eyewitness of these things and wrote these things. We know that his testimony is true.
And they said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man well-spoken of by all the Jewish people, was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house and to hear a message from you.”
Then a certain Ananias—a devout man according to the Torah, well spoken of by all the Jewish people living there—
So, brothers, select from among you seven reputable men, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this duty.
so you may behave properly toward outsiders and not have need of anything.
Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with those outside, so that he will not fall into disgrace and the devil’s trap.
They replied, “You haven’t defrauded us or oppressed us or taken anything from anyone’s hand.”