1 Timothy 3:13

New International Reader's Version

Those who have served well earn the full respect of others. They also become more sure of their faith in Christ Jesus.

Cross References

Matthew 20:28

Be like the Son of Man. He did not come to be served. Instead, he came to serve others. He came to give his life as the price for setting many people free.”

Matthew 25:21

“His master replied, ‘You have done well, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful with a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

Luke 19:17

“ ‘You have done well, my good slave!’ his master replied. ‘You have been faithful in a very small matter. So I will put you in charge of ten towns.’

Acts 21:35

Paul reached the steps. But then the mob became so wild that he had to be carried by the soldiers.

Acts 6:15

All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked right at Stephen. They saw that his face was like the face of an angel.

Acts 6:5

This plan pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen. He was full of faith and of the Holy Spirit. Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon and Parmenas were chosen too. The group also chose Nicolas from Antioch. He had accepted the Jewish faith.

Acts 6:8

Stephen was full of God’s grace and power. He did great wonders and signs among the people.

1 Corinthians 16:15

You know that the first believers in Achaia were from the family of Stephanas. They have spent all their time serving the Lord’s people. Brothers and sisters, I am asking you

Philippians 1:14

And because I am a prisoner, most of the believers have become bolder in the Lord. They now dare even more to preach the good news without fear.

1 Thessalonians 2:2

You know what happened earlier in the city of Philippi. We suffered, and people treated us very badly there. But God gave us the boldness to tell you his good news. We preached to you even when people strongly opposed us.

1 Timothy 3:14

I hope I can come to you soon. But now I am writing these instructions to you.

2 Timothy 2:1

My son, be strong in the grace that is yours in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 6:10

God is fair. He will not forget what you have done. He will remember the love you have shown him. You showed it when you helped his people. And you show it when you keep on helping them.