1 Timothy 3:13
for they who duly discharge that office, prepare their way to a higher degree, and may promote the christian faith with the greater freedom.
Matthew 25:21
his lord said to him, well done, thou art an honest faithful servant; thou hast been faithful in a small trust, I will give thee a much larger trust; go in and partake of thy master's diversions.
Matthew 20:28
as the son of man came not to be ministred unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for all.
Luke 16:10-12
He that is faithful in a small trust, will be faithful in a greater: and he that is unfaithful in a little, will be unfaithful in much.
Luke 19:17
he answer'd, honest servant, that's well: since your industry has made so much of so little, I give you the government of ten cities.
Acts 6:5
this proposition pleased the whole assembly: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the holy spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch.
Acts 6:8
Now Stephen full of grace and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
Acts 6:15-53
and all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw an air of majesty in his aspect.
Acts 21:35
as he was mounting the stairs, the soldiers bore him up thro' the violence of the people, who were all pressing after,
Romans 12:7-8
if it be the ministry, let him attend on that ministry; and he that teacheth, on teaching; he that exhorteth,
1 Corinthians 16:15
You know brethren, that the family of Stephanas were the first converts of Achaia, and have made it their business to be serviceable to christian converts: to such,
Philippians 1:14
even many of our brethren, encourag'd by my bonds, preach the word with greater freedom and intrepidity.
1 Thessalonians 2:2
on the contrary, notwithstanding the outrages, you know we suffer'd at Philippi, we had still the resolution, by the divine assistance, to preach the gospel of God to you without reserve against all opposition.
2 Timothy 2:1
As for you, my son, strenuously acquit yourself of the charge you have receiv'd from Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 6:10
for God is too just to his promise not to regard your piety, and the love which you have shewn to the christian religion by the assistance ye have given to the saints, and still continue to give.
1 Peter 4:10-11
as good economists of the different dispensations of God, communicate to one another the gifts you have receiv'd.