Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

Bible References

Brethren

Acts 9:30
So when the brothers found this out, they took him down to Caesarea, and from there sent him back to Tarsus.
Acts 15:23
They sent this letter by them: "The apostles and elders as brothers send greeting to the brothers from among the heathen in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia.
Matthew 23:8
But as for you, you must not seek for others to call you 'Teacher,' for you have but one who is 'Teacher,' and you are all brothers.
1 John 3:14
We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love our brothers. Whoever does not continue to love continues still in death.

Look

Acts 1:21
"So one of these men who have been associated with us all the time the Lord Jesus came and went among us,
1 Corinthians 16:3
When I get there, I will send on, with credentials, the persons whom you approve, to carry your gift of charity to Jerusalem.
2 Corinthians 8:19
Not only that, but he has been selected by the churches to travel with me for this gracious contribution which is being raised by me, so that it may turn out for the glory of the Lord and a proof of my readiness to serve.

Whom

Acts 6:6
They presented these men to the apostles, and after they had prayed, they laid their hands upon them.
Acts 13:2
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul, for the work to which I have called them."
1 Timothy 3:8
Deacons, too, must be serious, sincere in their talk, not addicted to strong drink or dishonest gain,