1 Peter 4:11

New Century Version

Anyone who speaks should speak words from God. Anyone who serves should serve with the strength God gives so that in everything God will be praised through Jesus Christ. Power and glory belong to him forever and ever. Amen.

Cross References

Psalm 145:13

Your kingdom will go on and on, and you will rule forever. The Lord will keep all his promises; he is loyal to all he has made.

Isaiah 8:20

You should follow the teachings and the agreement with the Lord. The mediums and fortune-tellers do not speak the word of the Lord, so their words are worth nothing.

Jeremiah 23:22

But if they had stood in the meeting of angels, they would have told my message to my people. They would have turned the people from their evil ways and from doing evil.

Daniel 4:3

His wonderful acts are great, and his miracles are mighty. His kingdom goes on forever, and his rule continues from now on.

Daniel 4:34

At the end of that time, I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up toward heaven, and I could think normally again! Then I gave praise to the Most High God; I gave honor and glory to him who lives forever. God’s rule is forever, and his kingdom continues for all time.

Daniel 7:14

He was given authority, glory, and the strength of a king. People of every tribe, nation, and language will serve him. His rule will last forever, and his kingdom will never be destroyed.

Matthew 6:13

And do not cause us to be tempted, but save us from the Evil One.’ [The kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours forever. Amen.]

John 13:31

When Judas was gone, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man receives his glory, and God receives glory through him.

Acts 7:38

This is the Moses who was with the gathering of the Israelites in the desert. He was with the angel that spoke to him at Mount Sinai, and he was with our ancestors. He received commands from God that give life, and he gave those commands to us.

Romans 11:36

Yes, God made all things, and everything continues through him and for him. To him be the glory forever! Amen.

Romans 12:3

Because God has given me a special gift, I have something to say to everyone among you. Do not think you are better than you are. You must decide what you really are by the amount of faith God has given you.

Romans 16:27

To the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.

Romans 3:2

Yes, of course, there is in every way. The most important thing is this: God trusted the Jews with his teachings.

1 Corinthians 10:31

The answer is, if you eat or drink, or if you do anything, do it all for the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 12:4

There are different kinds of gifts, but they are all from the same Spirit.

1 Corinthians 3:10

Using the gift God gave me, I laid the foundation of that house like an expert builder. Others are building on that foundation, but all people should be careful how they build on it.

1 Corinthians 6:20

because you were bought by God for a price. So honor God with your bodies.

2 Corinthians 2:17

We do not sell the word of God for a profit as many other people do. But in Christ we speak the truth before God, as messengers of God.

2 Corinthians 9:13

It is a proof of your faith. Many people will praise God because you obey the Good News of Christ—the gospel you say you believe—and because you freely share with them and with all others.

Ephesians 1:19

And you will know that God’s power is very great for us who believe. That power is the same as the great strength

Ephesians 4:29

When you talk, do not say harmful things, but say what people need—words that will help others become stronger. Then what you say will do good to those who listen to you.

Ephesians 5:20

Always give thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his great power.

Philippians 1:11

that you will be filled with the good things produced in your life by Christ to bring glory and praise to God.

Philippians 2:11

And everyone will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and bring glory to God the Father.

Colossians 4:6

When you talk, you should always be kind and pleasant so you will be able to answer everyone in the way you should.

1 Thessalonians 2:4

But we speak the Good News because God tested us and trusted us to do it. When we speak, we are not trying to please people, but God, who tests our hearts.

1 Timothy 1:17

To the King that rules forever, who will never die, who cannot be seen, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

1 Timothy 6:16

He is the only One who never dies. He lives in light so bright no one can go near it. No one has ever seen God, or can see him. May honor and power belong to God forever. Amen.

Titus 2:1

But you must tell everyone what to do to follow the true teaching.

Titus 2:15

Say these things and encourage the people and tell them what is wrong in their lives, with all authority. Do not let anyone treat you as if you were unimportant.

Hebrews 13:7

Remember your leaders who taught God’s message to you. Remember how they lived and died, and copy their faith.

Hebrews 5:12

By now you should be teachers, but you need someone to teach you again the first lessons of God’s message. You still need the teaching that is like milk. You are not ready for solid food.

James 1:19

My dear brothers and sisters, always be willing to listen and slow to speak. Do not become angry easily,

James 1:26

People who think they are religious but say things they should not say are just fooling themselves. Their “religion” is worth nothing.

1 Peter 2:12

People who do not believe are living all around you and might say that you are doing wrong. Live such good lives that they will see the good things you do and will give glory to God on the day when Christ comes again.

1 Peter 2:5

You also are like living stones, so let yourselves be used to build a spiritual temple—to be holy priests who offer spiritual sacrifices to God. He will accept those sacrifices through Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 4:10

Each of you has received a gift to use to serve others. Be good servants of God’s various gifts of grace.

1 Peter 4:16

But if you suffer because you are a Christian, do not be ashamed. Praise God because you wear that name.

1 Peter 5:11

All power is his forever and ever. Amen.

Jude 1:25

He is the only God, the One who saves us. To him be glory, greatness, power, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord for all time past, now, and forever. Amen.