Parallel Verses
Montgomery New Testament
"So, brothers, find from among your own number seven men of good reputation who are full of the Spirit and of wisdom, and we will appoint them over this business.
New American Standard Bible
Therefore,
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men of good reputation,
International Standard Version
Therefore, brothers, appoint seven men among you who have a good reputation, who are full of the Spirit and wisdom, and we'll put them in charge of this work.
A Conservative Version
Therefore, brothers, seek ye out seven men from you being well reported, full of Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this need.
American Standard Version
Look ye out therefore, brethren, from among you seven men of good report, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
Amplified
Therefore, brothers, choose from among you seven men with good reputations [men of godly character and moral integrity], full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this task.
An Understandable Version
Brothers, select from among you seven men with good reputations, who are full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to take care of this matter.
Anderson New Testament
Therefore, brethren, select from among yourselves seven men, of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business:
Bible in Basic English
Take then from among you seven men of good name, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, to whom we may give control of this business.
Common New Testament
Therefore, brethren, pick out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this duty.
Daniel Mace New Testament
wherefore, brethren, chuse out of your number seven persons of good reputation, full of the holy spirit and wisdom, who may have the management of this affair:
Darby Translation
Look out therefore, brethren, from among yourselves seven men, well reported of, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we will establish over this business:
Godbey New Testament
But brethren, look out seven men from you of good report, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint over this interest;
Goodspeed New Testament
You, brothers, must pick out from your number seven men of good standing, who are wise and full of the Spirit, and we will put them in charge of this matter,
John Wesley New Testament
Therefore, brethren, look out from among you seven men of good report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we will set over this business.
Julia Smith Translation
Therefore, survey, brethren, seven men of you, being witnesses full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom ye shall set over this need.
King James 2000
Therefore, brethren, pick out from among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
Lexham Expanded Bible
So, brothers, select from among you seven men {of good reputation}, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we will put in charge of this need.
Modern King James verseion
Therefore, brothers, look out among you seven men being witnessed to, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this duty.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, and full of the holy ghost and wisdom, which we may appoint to this needful business:
Moffatt New Testament
Brothers, look out seven of your own number, men of good reputation who are full of the Spirit and of wisdom. We will appoint them to this duty,
NET Bible
But carefully select from among you, brothers, seven men who are well-attested, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this necessary task.
New Heart English Bible
Therefore select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
Noyes New Testament
Therefore, brethren, look out among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint over this business;
Sawyer New Testament
Look out therefore, brothers, from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Holy Spirit, and of wisdom, whom we may set over this business;
The Emphasized Bible
But look out for yourselves, brethren, seven men from among you, who can be well-attested, full of Spirit and wisdom, - whom we will appoint over this need;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Therefore, brethren, do ye look out for seven men from among yourselves, the best approved, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint to superintend this business.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Therefore, Brothers, look for seven men of reputation among yourselves, wise and spiritually-minded men, and we will appoint them to attend to this matter;
Webster
Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
Weymouth New Testament
Therefore, brethren, pick out from among yourselves seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, and we will appoint them to undertake this duty.
Williams New Testament
So, brothers, you must select from your number seven men of good standing, full of the Spirit, and of good practical sense, and we will assign them to this business,
World English Bible
Therefore select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
Worrell New Testament
but look ye out, brethren, from among yourselves, seven well-attested men, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint over this business;
Worsley New Testament
Wherefore, brethren, look out from among you seven men of good character, full of the holy Spirit, and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this matter:
Youngs Literal Translation
look out, therefore, brethren, seven men of you who are well testified of, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may set over this necessity,
Themes
Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Church » Membership of officers in » Deacons
Deacon » Selected by the people
Faithfulness » Exhibited in » Situations of trust
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The disciples
Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven servants (greek: diakonoi) in the jerusalem congregations
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Full of wisdom
Stephen » Appointed one of the committee of seven to oversee the daily ministration
Topics
Interlinear
Martureo
Pneuma
Pneuma
Kathistemi
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 6:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
The First Seven Deacons Appointed
2 Then the Twelve called the general body of the disciples together, and said to them. "It is not fitting for us to leave off preaching the Word of God, and minister at tables. 3 "So, brothers, find from among your own number seven men of good reputation who are full of the Spirit and of wisdom, and we will appoint them over this business. 4 "But we will give ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the Word."
Cross References
Acts 2:4
and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit was giving them utterance.
Matthew 23:8
"But you are not to be called 'Rabbi'; for one is your Teacher, and you are all brothers;
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,
Acts 6:6
These men they presented to the apostles who, when they had prayed, laid their hands upon them.
Acts 9:30
When they learned this the brothers took him down to Caesarea, and then sent him forth to Tarsus.
Acts 10:22
"Cornelius," they answered, "a captain, a devout man, and God-fearing, of whom the whole, Jewish nation speaks well, was instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house, and to listen to your message."
Acts 13:2-3
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."
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;
Acts 16:2
He was well spoken of by the brothers in Lystra and Iconiun.
Acts 22:12
"And a certain Ananias, a pious man according to the Law, well thought of by all the Jews who lived there,
1 Corinthians 12:8
For to one man by the Spirit has been given a word of wisdom, to another a word of insight by the same Spirit;
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 8:19-21
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,
Ephesians 5:18
Do not be drunk with wine, in which is riotous living, but drink deep in the Spirit,
1 Timothy 3:7-15
He should also have a good reputation among outsiders, lest he fall into reproach, and into a snare of the devil.
1 Timothy 5:10
She must be well reputed for good works, as one who has brought up a family, received strangers with hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, relieved the distressed, and diligently followed every good work.
James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect boon is from above, and is ever coming down to us from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom is no variation nor shadow of eclipse.
James 3:17-18
But the wisdom which comes from on high is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, conciliatory, overflowing with mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without insincerity.
1 John 3:14-16
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.
3 John 1:12
All men bear testimony to Demetrius, and so does the truth itself. I also bear testimony to him; and you know that my testimony is true.