Even as the Son of man is not come to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a redemption for many.
1 Timothy 3:13 - 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. 更多版本King 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. English Standard Version 2016 For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. |
Even as the Son of man is not come to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a redemption for many.
His lord said to him: Well done, good and faithful servant, because thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place thee over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
And he said to him: Well done, thou good servant, because thou hast been faithful in a little, thou shalt have power over ten cities.
And when he was come to the stairs, it fell out that he was carried by the soldiers, because of the violence of the people.
And all that sat in the council, looking on him, saw his face as if it had been the face of an angel.
And the saying was liked by all the multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith, and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch.
And Stephen, full of grace and fortitude, did great wonders and signs among the people.
And I beseech you, brethren, you know the house of Stephanas, and of Fortunatus, and of Achaicus, that they are the firstfruits of Achaia, and have dedicated themselves to the ministry of the saints:
And many of the brethren in the Lord, growing confident by my bands, are much more bold to speak the word of God without fear.
But having suffered many things before, and been shamefully treated (as you know) at Philippi, we had confidence in our God, to speak unto you the gospel of God in much carefulness.
For God is not unjust, that he should forget your work, and the love which you have shewn in his name, you who have ministered, and do minister to the saints.