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 the brothers found out about this, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him away to Tarsus.
Acts 15:23
They sent this letter with them: From the apostles and elders, your brothers, to the Gentile brothers and sisters in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia, greetings!
Matthew 23:8
But you are not to be called 'Rabbi,' for you have one Teacher and you are all brothers.
1 John 3:14
We know that we have crossed over from death to life because we love our fellow Christians. The one who does not love remains in death.

Look

Acts 1:21
Thus one of the men who have accompanied us during all the time the Lord Jesus associated with us,
Numbers 11:16
The Lord said to Moses, "Gather to me seventy men of the elders of Israel, whom you know are elders of the people and officials over them, and bring them to the tent of meeting; let them take their position there with you.
Deuteronomy 1:13
Select wise and practical men, those known among your tribes, whom I may appoint as your leaders."
1 Corinthians 16:3
Then, when I arrive, I will send those whom you approve with letters of explanation to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
2 Corinthians 8:19
In addition, this brother has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help.

Whom

Acts 6:6
They stood these men before the apostles, who prayed and placed their hands on them.
Acts 13:2
While they were serving 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 likewise must be dignified, not two-faced, not given to excessive drinking, not greedy for gain,

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