Bible Cross References
the deacons
Acts 6:3-6
3
So then, friends, choose seven men among you who are known to be full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, and we will put them in charge of this matter.
4
We ourselves, then, will give our full time to prayer and the work of preaching."
5
The whole group was pleased with the apostles' proposal, so they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a Gentile from Antioch who had earlier been converted to Judaism.
6
The group presented them to the apostles, who prayed and placed their hands on them.
Philippians 1:1
From Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus--- To all God's people in Philippi who are in union with Christ Jesus, including the church leaders and helpers:
double-tongued
Psalm 5:9
What my enemies say can never be trusted; they only want to destroy. Their words are flattering and smooth, but full of deadly deceit.
Psalm 12:2
All of them lie to one another; they deceive each other with flattery.
Psalm 50:19
"You are always ready to speak evil; you never hesitate to tell lies.
Psalm 52:2
You make plans to ruin others; your tongue is like a sharp razor. You are always inventing lies.
Romans 3:13
Their words are full of deadly deceit; wicked lies roll off their tongues, and dangerous threats, like snake's poison, from their lips;
James 3:10
Words of thanksgiving and cursing pour out from the same mouth. My friends, this should not happen!
not given
1 Timothy 3:3
he must not be a drunkard or a violent man, but gentle and peaceful; he must not love money;
Leviticus 10:9
"You and your sons are not to enter the Tent of my presence after drinking wine or beer; if you do, you will die. This is a law to be kept by all your descendants.
Ezekiel 44:21
Priests must not drink any wine before going into the inner courtyard.