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
When they learned this the brothers took him down to Caesarea, and then sent him forth to Tarsus.
Acts 15:23
They took with them the following letter. "The apostles and older brothers send greeting to the Gentile Brotherhood throughout Antioch and Syria and Cilicia;
Matthew 23:8
"But you are not to be called 'Rabbi'; for one is your Teacher, and you are all brothers;
1 John 3:14
We know that we have migrated, out of death into life, because we love our brothers. He who has no love is abiding in death.

Look

Acts 1:21
"It is necessary then that, of the men who have been associated with us during the whole time in which the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,
1 Corinthians 16:3
On my arrival I will send those whom you may accredit by letter to carry your bounty to Jerusalem.
2 Corinthians 8:19
More than that, he is the one chosen by the churches to accompany me on my journey, in administering this gift of yours for the Lord's glory. And this has my full consent,

Whom

Acts 6:6
These men they presented to the apostles who, when they had prayed, laid their hands upon them.
Acts 13:2
And as they were worshiping the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said to them, "Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
1 Timothy 3:8
Deacons, likewise, must be serious, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of gain,