Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will appoint this responsibility to them Cross References Exodus 18:21Furthermore, select capable men from among the people--God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. John 21:23 Because of this, the rumor spread among the brothers that this disciple would not die. However, Jesus did not say that he would not die, but only, "If I want him to remain until I return, what is that to you?" Acts 1:15 In those days Peter stood up among the brothers (a gathering of about a hundred and twenty) and said, Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Acts 6:2 So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, "It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. Acts 6:5 This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. Acts 22:12 There a man named Ananias, a devout observer of the Law who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there, Acts 28:14 There we found some brothers who invited us to spend the week with them. And so we came to Rome. 3 John 1:12 Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true. Chapter Outline 1. The apostles, desirous to have the poor cared for, 2. as also careful themselves to dispense the word of God, the food of the soul, 3. recommend, 5. and with the church's consent ordain seven chosen men to the office of deaconship. 7. The word of God prevails, 8. Stephen, full of faith and the Holy Spirit, confuting those with whom he disputed, 12. is brought before the council, 13. and falsely accused of blasphemy against the law and the temple. Jump to Previous Appoint Business Charge Choose Control Establish Full Ghost Good Holy Honest Pick Report Reported Reputation Repute Select Seven Spirit Turn Undertake Wherefore Wisdom YourselvesJump to Next Appoint Business Charge Choose Control Establish Full Ghost Good Holy Honest Pick Report Reported Reputation Repute Select Seven Spirit Turn Undertake Wherefore Wisdom Yourselves |
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