1 Corinthians 4:17

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That’s why I’ve sent Timothy to you to help you remember my Christian way of life as I teach it everywhere in every church. Timothy is my dear child, and he faithfully does the Lord’s work.

Cross References

Proverbs 13:17

An undependable messenger gets into trouble, but a dependable envoy brings healing.

Numbers 12:7

But this is not the way I treat my servant Moses. He is the most faithful person in my household.

Matthew 24:45

“Who, then, is the faithful and wise servant? The master will put that person in charge of giving the other servants their food at the right time.

Matthew 25:21

“His master replied, ‘Good job! You’re a good and faithful servant! You proved that you could be trusted with a small amount. I will put you in charge of a large amount. Come and share your master’s happiness.’

Matthew 25:23

“His master replied, ‘Good job! You’re a good and faithful servant! You proved that you could be trusted with a small amount. I will put you in charge of a large amount. Come and share your master’s happiness.’

Acts 16:1

Paul arrived in the city of Derbe and then went to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived. Timothy’s mother was a Jewish believer, but his father was Greek.

1 Corinthians 11:16

If anyone wants to argue about this ⌞they can’t, because⌟ we don’t have any custom like this—nor do any of the churches of God.

1 Corinthians 11:2

I praise you for always thinking about me and for carefully following the traditions that I handed down to you.

1 Corinthians 11:34

Whoever is hungry should eat at home so that you don’t have a gathering that brings judgment on you. I will give directions concerning the other matters when I come.

1 Corinthians 14:33

God is not a God of disorder but a God of peace. As in all the churches of God’s holy people,

1 Corinthians 16:1

Now, concerning the money to be collected for God’s people ⌞in Jerusalem⌟: I want you to do as I directed the churches in Galatia.

1 Corinthians 16:10

If Timothy comes, make sure that he doesn’t have anything to be afraid of while he is with you. He’s doing the Lord’s work as I am,

1 Corinthians 4:14

I’m not writing this to make you feel ashamed but to instruct you as my dear children.

1 Corinthians 4:15

You may have countless Christian guardians, but you don’t have many ⌞spiritual⌟ fathers. I became your father in the Christian life by telling you the Good News about Christ Jesus.

1 Corinthians 4:2

Managers are required to be trustworthy.

1 Corinthians 7:17

Everyone should live the life that the Lord gave him when God called him. This is the guideline I use in every church.

1 Corinthians 7:25

Concerning virgins: Even though I don’t have any command from the Lord, I’ll give you my opinion. I’m a person to whom the Lord has shown mercy, so I can be trusted.

2 Corinthians 8:18

With him we have sent our Christian brother whom all the churches praise for the way he tells the Good News.

Ephesians 6:21

I’m sending Tychicus to you. He is our dear brother and a faithful deacon in the Lord’s work. He will tell you everything that is happening to me so that you will know how I’m getting along.

Philippians 2:19

I hope that the Lord Jesus will allow me to send Timothy to you soon so that I can receive some encouraging news about you.

Philippians 2:22

But you know what kind of person Timothy proved to be. Like a father and son we worked hard together to spread the Good News.

Colossians 1:7

You learned about this Good News from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant. He is taking your place here as a trustworthy deacon for Christ

Colossians 4:9

I’m sending Onesimus with him. Onesimus is from your city and is our faithful and dear brother. They will tell you about everything that’s happening here.

1 Timothy 1:18

Timothy, my child, I’m giving you this order about the prophecies that are still coming to you: Use these prophecies in faith and with a clear conscience to fight this noble war.

1 Timothy 1:2

To Timothy, a genuine child in faith. Good will, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord are yours!

2 Timothy 1:2

To Timothy, my dear child. Good will, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord!

2 Timothy 2:2

You’ve heard my message, and it’s been confirmed by many witnesses. Entrust this message to faithful individuals who will be competent to teach others.

2 Timothy 3:10

But you know all about my teachings, my way of life, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, and my endurance.

Titus 1:5

I left you in Crete to do what still needed to be done—appointing spiritual leaders  in every city as I directed you.

Revelation 2:10

Don’t be afraid of what you are going to suffer. The devil is going to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested. Your suffering will go on for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 2:13

I know where you live. Satan’s throne is there. You hold on to my name and have not denied your belief in me, even in the days of Antipas. He was my faithful witness who was killed in your presence, where Satan lives.