Acts 6:6 shows the apostles appointing the chosen men—the direct fulfillment of the selection process initiated in this verse.

Acts 6:8 later describes Stephen as 'full of grace and power' — the outcome of being chosen for Spirit-filled service.

Acts 6:5 shows Stephen chosen as 'full of faith and of the Holy Spirit' — directly fulfilling the qualifications listed here.

In Acts 13:2, the Holy Spirit directly calls Barnabas and Saul for mission — both verses involve Spirit-led selection for ministry.

Acts 16:2 says Timothy was 'well spoken of' — identical qualification to Acts 6:3, linking his selection to the deacon criteria.

Acts 11:24 describes Barnabas as 'full of the Holy Spirit and of faith' — the same qualifications seen in other leaders.

Acts 7:55 shows Stephen 'full of the Holy Spirit' at his martyrdom — the same quality persists unto death.

Acts 1:21 shows another early church selection process with specific criteria — parallels the pattern of choosing qualified men for service.

In Acts 13:3, the church fasts, prays, and lays hands on the chosen missionaries — a similar commissioning pattern to the seven.

Acts 10:22 describes Cornelius as 'well spoken of' — the same Greek root (martyreō) used in Acts 6:3 for 'good repute'.

In 3 John 1:12, Demetrius has a good report from all—directly echoing the 'good reputation' requirement for the seven.

1 Corinthians 12:8 names wisdom as a spiritual gift—exactly the qualification 'full of the Spirit and wisdom' in this verse.

2 Corinthians 8:19-21 emphasizes honorable reputation in appointing a financial delegate — directly parallels Acts 6:3's 'men of good repute'.

Ephesians 5:18 commands being filled with the Spirit—the same concept that the seven men already exhibit.

1 Timothy 3:7 requires overseers to be 'well thought of by outsiders' — a direct parallel to Acts 6:3's reputation requirement for deacons.

In 1 Timothy 3:8-15, qualifications for deacons mirror the criteria here — good repute, Spirit-filled, wise — formalizing the same standard.

In 1 Timothy 3:10, deacons must be tested before serving—the same principle of proven character before appointment.

James 3:17 describes wisdom from above as pure, peaceable, etc.—matching the character expected of these Spirit-filled men.

In Numbers 27:18, Joshua is chosen because the Spirit is in him—the same Spirit-filled criterion for leadership.

In Numbers 11:17-25, elders receive the Spirit to share Moses' burden—a pattern of Spirit-filled helpers prefiguring the seven.

Numbers 11:16 describes Moses selecting seventy elders to share leadership — a direct OT parallel to the apostolic delegation in Acts 6:3.

In Exodus 18:21, Jethro advises choosing capable, God-fearing, trustworthy leaders — similar character criteria for the seven here.

Deuteronomy 1:13 has Moses instructing the people to choose wise and experienced leaders — echoes the same principle of selecting qualified men from the community.

In 1 Samuel 2:24, Eli hears a bad report about his sons — opposite to the good repute required for the seven here.

In Exodus 36:2, Moses calls skilled workers whose hearts God stirred — both involve Spirit-gifted people selected for service.

In 1 Timothy 5:10, widows enrolled must have a reputation for good works—matching the good reputation required here.

In Job 32:8, the Spirit gives understanding—directly paralleling the requirement for Spirit-filled wisdom in choosing these leaders.

In Genesis 41:38, Joseph is described as a man with the Spirit of God—the same qualification sought here.