Acts 6:5
This proposal was unanimously agreed to; and the disciples chose Stephen--a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit--and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a former convert to Judaism;
Acts 11:24
For Barnabas was a good man and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith--and a large number of people took their stand on the Lord's side.
Acts 6:3
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;
Acts 6:8
Meanwhile Stephen, divinely helped and strengthened, was showing great wonders and signs among the people.
Acts 21:8
The next day we left, and reached Caesarea, where we went to the house of Philip, the Missionary, who was one of 'the Seven,' and stayed with him.
Acts 6:10
Yet they were quite unable to withstand the wisdom and the inspiration with which he spoke.
Matthew 23:15
Alas for you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, hypocrites that you are! You scour land and sea to make a single convert, and, when he is gained, you make him twice as deserving of the Pit as you are yourselves.
Acts 7:1-2
Then the High Priest asked: "Is this true?"
Acts 8:5-40
Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and there began to preach the Christ.
Acts 11:19
Now those who had been scattered in different directions, in consequence of the persecution that followed upon the death of Stephen, went as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, telling the Message--but only to Jews.
Acts 13:1
Among the members of the Church at Antioch there were several Prophets and Teachers--Barnabas, Simeon who was known by the name of 'Black', Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen, foster-brother of Prince Herod, and Saul.
Acts 15:22
It was then decided by the Apostles and the Officers, with the assent of the whole Church, to choose some of their number, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. Those chosen were Judas (called Barsabas) and Silas, who were leading men among the Brethren.
Revelation 2:6
But this is in your favor--You hate the life lived by the Nikolaitans, and I also hate it.
Revelation 2:15
Again you have among you those who hold in the same way to the Teaching of the Nikolaitans.