59 Bible Verses about Ministry
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that the saints might have all things necessary to work and minister withal, to the edifying of the body of Christ,
And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord which hath made me strong: for he counted me true, and put me in office,
in that ye are known, how that ye are the epistle of Christ, ministered by us and written not with ink, but with the spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshly tables of the heart.
For the office of this ministration, not only supplieth the need of the saints: but also is abundant herein, that for this laudable ministering, thanks might be given to God of many,
For if a man cannot rule his own house, how shall he care for the congregation of God?
Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples together and said, "It is not meet that we should leave the word of God and serve at the tables.
Are they not all spirits to do service, sent for to minister for their sakes, which shall be heirs of salvation?
because of the fellowship which ye have in the gospel, from the first day unto now;
that the one may take the room of this ministration, and apostleship from the which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place."
which praise God for the obedience of your professing the gospel of Christ, and for your singleness, in distributing to them, and to all men.
whereof am I made a minister according to the ordinance of God, which ordinance was given me unto you ward, to fulfill the word of God:
For if the ministering of condemnation be glorious: much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.
But watch thou in all things, and suffer adversity, and do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thine office unto the utmost.
Only Luke is with me. Take Mark and bring him with thee, for he is necessary unto me for to minister.
Do ye not understand how that they which minister in the temple, have their finding of the temple? And they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar?
whereof I am made a minister, by the gift of the grace of God given unto me, through the working of his power.
Let us give no man occasion of evil, that in our office be found no fault:
for this purpose: that I should be the minister of Jesus Christ among the gentiles, and should minister the glad tidings of God, that the gentiles might be an acceptable offering, sanctified by the holy ghost.
Thou hast neither part nor fellowship in this business. For thy heart is not right in the sight of God.
and at fifty they shall cease waiting upon the service thereof, and shall labour no more:
If the ministration of death through the letters figured in stones was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not behold the face of Moses for the glory of countenance - which glory nevertheless is done away -
Now hath he obtained a more excellent office, inasmuch as he is the mediator of a better testament, which was made for better promises.
But rise and stand up on thy feet. For I have appeared unto thee for this purpose: to make thee a minister, and a witness both of those things which thou hast seen, and of those things in thee which I will appear unto thee,
Nevertheless, all things are of God, which hath reconciled us unto himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given unto us the office to preach the atonement.
I speak to you gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the gentiles I will magnify mine office
As every man hath received the gift, minister the same one to another as good ministers of the manifold grace of God.
I know thy works and thy love, service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy deeds, which are more at the last than at the first.
Even as the son of man came, not to be ministered unto, but to minister: and to give his life for the redemption of many."
And God hath also ordained in the congregation, first the apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, then them that do miracles; after that, the gifts of healing, helpers, governors, diversity of tongues.
For a great door and a fruitful is opened unto me: and there are many adversaries.
If any man speak, let him talk as though he spake the words of God. If any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God ministereth unto him. That God, in all things, may be glorified through Jesus Christ: to whom be praise and dominion forever and while the world standeth. Amen.
For he that was mighty in Peter in the apostleship over the circumcision, the same was mighty in me among the gentiles -
Then said he unto me, "This is the kitchen, where the ministers of the house shall seethe the slain offerings of the people."
This is a true saying: If a man covet the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
And say to Archippus, "Take heed to the office that thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it."
He may not be a young scholar, lest he swell and fall into the judgment of the evil speaker.
and Joanna the wife of Chuzaa, Herod's steward; And Susanna; And many others: which ministered unto them of their substance.
I have, therefore, whereof I may rejoice in Christ Jesus, in those things which pertain to God.
If any man minister unto me, let him follow me: and where I am, there shall also my minister be. And if any man minister unto me, him will my father honour.
so that the priests could not endure to minister by the reason of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD had filled the house of God.
Even so also did the Lord ordain, that they which preach the gospel, should live of the gospel.
Then Moses rose up, and his minister Joshua, and Moses went up into the hill of God,
praying also for us, that God open unto us the door of utterance, that we may speak the mystery of Christ - wherefore I am in bonds -
I have spoken through the prophets, and showed divers visions, and declared myself by the ministration of the prophets.
if ye continue grounded and established in the faith, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, whereof ye have heard, how that it is preached among all creatures, which are under heaven, whereof I, Paul, am made a minister.
Ye are the body of Christ, and members one of another.
From Thematic Bible
Ministry » Who is a minister of God
Let every soul submit himself unto the authority of the higher powers. For there is no power, but of God. The powers that be, are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth power, resisteth the ordinance of God. And they that resist, shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not to be feared for good works but for evil. Wilt thou be without fear of the power? Do well then: and so shalt thou be praised of the same. read more.
For he is the minister of God, for thy wealth. But and if thou do evil, then fear: for he beareth not a sword for nought; but is the minister of God, to take vengeance on them that do evil. Wherefore ye must needs obey, not for fear of vengeance only: but also because of conscience. And even for this cause pay ye tribute. For they are God's ministers, serving for the same purpose.
We begin to praise ourselves again. Need we, as some others, of epistles of recommendation unto you? Or letters of recommendation from you? Ye are our epistle, written in our hearts, which is understood and read of all men; in that ye are known, how that ye are the epistle of Christ, ministered by us and written not with ink, but with the spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshly tables of the heart. read more.
Such trust have we through Christ to Godward: not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as it were of ourselves; but our ableness cometh of God; which hath made us able to minister the new testament, not of the letter, but of the spirit. For the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
Ministry » How to minister
If any man speak, let him talk as though he spake the words of God. If any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God ministereth unto him. That God, in all things, may be glorified through Jesus Christ: to whom be praise and dominion forever and while the world standeth. Amen.
Topics on Ministry
Angels, Ministry To Believers
Genesis 24:7The LORD God of heaven which took me from my father's house and from the land where I was born, and which spake unto me and sware unto me saying 'unto thy seed will I give this land' - he shall send his angel before thee, that thou mayest take a wife unto my son from thence.
Angels, Ministry To Christ
Matthew 4:11Then the devil left him, and, Behold, the angels came and ministered unto him.
Angels, Ministry To Unbelievers
Genesis 19:1And there came two angels to Sodom at even. And Lot sat at the gate of the city. And Lot saw them, and rose up to meet them, and he bowed himself to the ground with his face.
Apostles, During Jesus Earthly Ministry
Mark 3:14And he ordained the twelve that they should be with him, and that he might send them to preach.
evangelists, ministry of
Isaiah 52:7O how beautiful are the feet of the Ambassador, that bringeth the message from the mountain, and proclaimeth peace: That bringeth the good tidings, and preacheth health, and sayeth unto Zion, "Thy God is the king."
Forgiveness, In Ministry of Christ
Matthew 1:20-21While he thus thought, Behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: For that which is conceived in her is of the holy ghost.
Ministry Of The Son Of Man
Matthew 16:13When Jesus came into the coasts of the city which is called Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples saying, "Whom do men say that I, the son of man, am?"
Ministry, In The Church
Acts 20:28Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, whereof the holy ghost hath made you overseers: to rule the congregation of God, which he hath purchased with his blood.
Ministry, Nature Of
Romans 1:25which turned his truth unto a lie, and worshipped and served the creatures more than the creator, which is blessed forever, Amen.
Ministry, Qualifications For
Deuteronomy 7:7-8It was not because of the multitude of you, above all nations, that the LORD had lust unto you and chose you: For ye were fewest of all nations.
Related Topics
- Evangelism
- Exercise
- Gifts And Talents
- Giving, Of Talents
- Going To Church
- Helping Others In Need
- Ministry, Qualifications For
- Pride
- Responsibility
- Servant Leadership