Cross references

Acts 6:3

Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them

Acts 6:3 BSB

Acts 6:3 has 28 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 24 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to 1 Timothy 3:7–15 (15 votes) and Deuteronomy 1:13 (9 votes). 40 other verses point back to it. It links with 22 other books, from Genesis 41 to 3 John 1.

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Which verses does Acts 6:3 point to?

The 20 strongest of 28, ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

  1. Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil. Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money. …

  2. Choose for yourselves wise, understanding, and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will appoint them as your leaders.”

  3. But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.

  4. And the LORD replied to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man with the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him. Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, and commission him in their sight.

  5. and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.

  6. 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.” And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.

  7. So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?” Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.

  8. Then the LORD said to Moses, “Bring Me seventy of the elders of Israel known to you as leaders and officers of the people. Bring them to the Tent of Meeting and have them stand there with you. And I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take some of the Spirit that is on you and put that Spirit on them. They will help you bear the burden of the people, so that you do not have to bear it by yourself. …

  9. Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.

  10. I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom. But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.

  11. Acts 1:214 votes
  12. Acts 2:44 votes
  13. Acts 6:64 votes

    They presented these seven to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.

  14. Acts 10:224 votes
  15. Acts 22:124 votes

Which verses point to Acts 6:3?

The 10 strongest of 40.