Acts 6:4

The First Seven Deacons Appointed

³ Therefore, brethren, pick out from among yourselves seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, and we will appoint them to undertake this duty. ⁴ But, as for us, we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the delivery of the Message." ⁵ The suggestion met with general approval, and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch.

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Acts 1:14

All of these with one mind continued earnest in prayer, together with some women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and His brothers.

Acts 2:42

and they were constant in listening to the teaching of the Apostles and in their attendance at the Communion, that is, the Breaking of the Bread, and at prayer.

Acts 13:2-3

While they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for Me, now at once, Barnabas and Saul, for the work to which I have called them."

Acts 20:19-31

serving the Lord in all humility, and with tears, and amid trials which came upon me through the plotting of the Jews--

Romans 1:9

I call God to witness--to whom I render priestly and spiritual service by telling the Good News about His Son-- how unceasingly I make mention of you in His presence,

Romans 12:6-8

But since we have special gifts which differ in accordance with the diversified work graciously entrusted to us, if it is prophecy, let the prophet speak in exact proportion to his faith;

1 Corinthians 9:16

If I go on preaching the Good News, that is nothing for me to boast of; for the necessity is imposed upon me; and alas for me, if I fail to preach it!

Ephesians 1:15-17

For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which prevails among you, and of your love for all God's people,

Ephesians 3:14-21

For this reason, on bended knee I beseech the Father,

Philippians 1:4

always when offering any prayer on behalf of you all, finding a joy in offering it.

Philippians 1:9-11

And it is my prayer that your love may be more and more accompanied by clear knowledge and keen perception, for testing things that differ,

Colossians 1:9-13

For this reason we also, from the day we first received these tidings, have never ceased to pray for you and to entreat that you may be filled with a clear knowledge of His will accompanied by thorough wisdom and discernment in spiritual things;

Colossians 2:1

For I would have you know in how severe a struggle I am engaged on behalf of you and the brethren in Laodicea and of all who have not known me personally,

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, who is one of yourselves, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, sends greetings to you, always wrestling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand firm--Christians of ripe character and of clear conviction as to everything which is God's will.

Colossians 4:17

And tell Archippus to discharge carefully the duties devolving upon him as a servant of the Lord.

1 Timothy 4:13-16

Till I come, bestow your attention on reading, exhortation and teaching.

2 Timothy 4:2

proclaim God's message, be zealous in season and out of season; convince, rebuke, encourage, with the utmost patience as a teacher.