I said to them, “To the extent possible we have bought back our fellow Jews ¹  who had been sold to the Gentiles. But now you yourselves want to sell your own countrymen, ²  so that we can then buy them back!” They were utterly silent, and could find nothing to say.

Do you make it leap ¹  like a locust? Its proud neighing ²  is terrifying!

because they did not have faith in God, and did not trust his ability to deliver them. ¹ 

They ¹  were amazed ²  at his teaching, because he spoke ³  with authority. ⁴ 

So then, one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret.

So Bezalel and Oholiab and every skilled person ¹  in whom the Lord has put skill ²  and ability ³  to know how ⁴  to do all the work for the service ⁵  of the sanctuary are to do the work ⁶  according to all that the Lord has commanded.”

You must remember the Lord your God, for he is the one who gives ability to get wealth; if you do this he will confirm his covenant that he made by oath to your ancestors, ¹  even as he has to this day.

and all the women whose heart stirred them to action and who were skilled ¹  spun goats’ hair.

Do not withhold good from those who need it, ¹  when ²  you ³  have the ability ⁴  to help. ⁵ 

Now Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and miraculous signs ¹  among the people.

saying, “Give me this power ¹  too, so that everyone I place my hands on may receive the Holy Spirit.”

Not all have gifts of healing, do they? Not all speak in tongues, do they? Not all interpret, do they? ¹ 

But it is God who establishes ¹  us together with you in Christ and who anointed us, ² 

And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.

As for the Hebronites: Jeriah was the leader of the Hebronites according to the genealogical records. In the fortieth year of David’s reign, they examined the records and discovered ¹  there were highly respected men in Jazer in Gilead.

Jeriah had 2,700 relatives who were respected family leaders. ¹  King David placed them in charge of the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh; they took care of all matters pertaining to God and the king. ² 

young men in whom there was no physical defect and who were handsome, ¹  well versed in all kinds of wisdom, well educated ²  and having keen insight, ³  and who were capable ⁴  of entering the king’s royal service ⁵  – and to teach them the literature and language ⁶  of the Babylonians. ⁷ 

And the Lord said to Moses, “Is the Lord’s hand shortened? ¹  Now you will see whether my word to you will come true ²  or not!”

Be careful ¹  not to say, “My own ability and skill ²  have gotten me this wealth.”

When they hear about your great reputation ¹  and your ability to accomplish mighty deeds, ²  they will come and direct their prayers toward this temple.