1 Timothy 3:13

New American Bible - revised edition

Thus those who serve well as deacons gain good standing and much confidence in their faith in Christ Jesus. The Mystery of Our Religion.

Cross References

Matthew 20:28

Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” The Healing of Two Blind Men.

Matthew 25:21

His master said to him, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master’s joy.’

Luke 19:17

He replied, ‘Well done, good servant! You have been faithful in this very small matter; take charge of ten cities.’

Acts 21:35

When he reached the steps, he was carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob,

Acts 6:15

All those who sat in the Sanhedrin looked intently at him and saw that his face was like the face of an angel.

Acts 6:5

The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and the holy Spirit, also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a convert to Judaism.

Acts 6:8

Now Stephen, filled with grace and power, was working great wonders and signs among the people.

1 Corinthians 16:15

I urge you, brothers—you know that the household of Stephanas is the firstfruits of Achaia and that they have devoted themselves to the service of the holy ones—

Philippians 1:14

and so that the majority of the brothers, having taken encouragement in the Lord from my imprisonment, dare more than ever to proclaim the word fearlessly.

1 Thessalonians 2:2

Rather, after we had suffered and been insolently treated, as you know, in Philippi, we drew courage through our God to speak to you the gospel of God with much struggle.

1 Timothy 3:14

I am writing you about these matters, although I hope to visit you soon.

2 Timothy 2:1

So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love you have demonstrated for his name by having served and continuing to serve the holy ones.