the man who had received five talents went, put them to work, and earned five more.
Philemon 1:6 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised I pray that your participation in the faith may become effective through knowing every good thing that is in us for the glory of Christ. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 that the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition [And I pray] that the participation in and sharing of your faith may produce and promote full recognition and appreciation and understanding and precise knowledge of every good [thing] that is ours in [our identification with] Christ Jesus [and unto His glory]. American Standard Version (1901) that the fellowship of thy faith may become effectual, in the knowledge of every good thing which is in you, unto Christ. Common English Bible I pray that your partnership in the faith might become effective by an understanding of all that is good among us in Christ. Catholic Public Domain Version so that the participation of your faith may become evident by the recognition of every good work which is in you in Christ Jesus. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version That the communication of thy faith may be made evident in the acknowledgment of every good work, that is in you in Christ Jesus. |
the man who had received five talents went, put them to work, and earned five more.
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
The secrets of his heart will be revealed, and as a result he will fall face down and worship God, proclaiming, ‘God is really among you.’
because a wide door for effective ministry has opened for me #– #yet many oppose me.
Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable #– #if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy #– #dwell on these things.
For this reason also, since the day we heard this, we haven’t stopped praying for you. We are asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding,
and have put on the new self. You are being renewed in knowledge according to the image of your Creator.
Let our people learn to devote themselves to good works for pressing needs, so that they will not be unfruitful.
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.
What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but does not have works? Can such faith save him?
Conduct yourselves honourably among the Gentiles, so that when they slander you as evildoers, they will observe your good works and will glorify God on the day he visits.
In the same way, wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, even if some disobey the word, they may be won over without a word by the way their wives live
Yet do this with gentleness and reverence, keeping a clear conscience, so that when you are accused, those who disparage your good conduct in Christ will be put to shame.
For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being useless or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.