just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.’
1 Timothy 3:13 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised For those who have served well as deacons acquire a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For those who perform well as deacons acquire a good standing for themselves and also gain much confidence and freedom and boldness in the faith which is [founded on and centers] in Christ Jesus. American Standard Version (1901) For they that have served well as deacons gain to themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. Common English Bible Those who have served well gain a good standing and considerable confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. Catholic Public Domain Version For those who have ministered well will acquire for themselves a good position, and much confidence in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For they that have ministered well, shall purchase to themselves a good degree, and much confidence in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. |
just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.’
‘His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your master’s joy.”
‘ “Well done, good servant! ” he told him. “Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, have authority over ten towns.”
When Paul got to the steps, he had to be carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the crowd,
And all who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at him and saw that his face was like the face of an angel.
This proposal pleased the whole company. So they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a convert from Antioch.
Now Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.
Brothers and sisters, you know the household of Stephanas: They are the firstfruits of Achaia and have devoted themselves to serving the saints. I urge you
Most of the brothers have gained confidence in the Lord from my imprisonment and dare even more to speak the word , fearlessly.
On the contrary, after we had previously suffered and were treated outrageously in Philippi, as you know, we were emboldened by our God to speak the gospel of God to you in spite of great opposition.
You, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
For God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you demonstrated for his name by serving the saints #– #and by continuing to serve them.