even as the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.*
1 Timothy 3:13 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) For those who have served well gain for themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Messiah Yeshua. 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. |
even as the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.*
*His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'
*He said to him, 'Well done, you good servant! Because you were found faithful with very little, you shall have authority over ten cities.'
When he came to the stairs, it happened that he was carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the crowd;
All who sat in the council, fastening their eyes on him, saw his face like it was the face of an angel.
These words pleased the whole multitude. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch;
Stephen, full of faith and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people.
Now I beg you, brothers (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to serve the holy ones),
and that most of the brothers in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God without fear.
but having suffered before and been shamefully treated, as you know, at Philippi, we grew bold in our God to tell you the Good News of God in much conflict.
You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Messiah Yeshua.
For God is not unrighteous, so as to forget your work and the labor of love which you showed toward his name, in that you served the holy ones, and still do serve them.