1 Thessalonians 1:5

in that our gospel did not come to you merely in words, but in power and in the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction (surely you recall the character we displayed when we came among you to help you).

Colossians 2:2

My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ,

2 Thessalonians 2:14

He called you to this salvation through our gospel, so that you may possess the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 2:3-4

how will we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was first communicated through the Lord and was confirmed to us by those who heard him,

Isaiah 55:11

In the same way, the promise that I make does not return to me, having accomplished nothing. No, it is realized as I desire and is fulfilled as I intend."

Mark 16:20

They went out and proclaimed everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through the accompanying signs.]]

John 16:7-15

But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I am going away. For if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you, but if I go, I will send him to you.

Acts 2:33

So then, exalted to the right hand of God, and having received the promise of the Holy Spirit from the Father, he has poured out what you both see and hear.

Acts 10:44-46

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the message.

Acts 11:15-18

Then as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them just as he did on us at the beginning.

Acts 11:21

The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number who believed turned to the Lord.

Acts 16:14

A woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, a God-fearing woman, listened to us. The Lord opened her heart to respond to what Paul was saying.

Acts 20:18-19

When they arrived, he said to them, "You yourselves know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I set foot in the province of Asia,

Acts 20:33-35

I have desired no one's silver or gold or clothing.

Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is God's power for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.

Romans 2:16

on the day when God will judge the secrets of human hearts, according to my gospel through Christ Jesus.

Romans 15:18-19

For I will not dare to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in order to bring about the obedience of the Gentiles, by word and deed,

1 Corinthians 1:24

But to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.

1 Corinthians 2:2-5

For I decided to be concerned about nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified.

1 Corinthians 3:6

I planted, Apollos watered, but God caused it to grow.

1 Corinthians 3:16

Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit lives in you?

1 Corinthians 4:9-13

For, I think, God has exhibited us apostles last of all, as men condemned to die, because we have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to people.

1 Corinthians 4:20

For the kingdom of God is demonstrated not in idle talk but with power.

1 Corinthians 9:19-23

For since I am free from all I can make myself a slave to all, in order to gain even more people.

1 Corinthians 10:33

just as I also try to please everyone in all things. I do not seek my own benefit, but the benefit of many, so that they may be saved.

1 Corinthians 12:7-11

To each person the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the benefit of all.

2 Corinthians 3:6

who made us adequate to be servants of a new covenant not based on the letter but on the Spirit, for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

2 Corinthians 4:1-3

Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as God has shown us mercy, we do not become discouraged.

2 Corinthians 6:3-10

We do not give anyone an occasion for taking an offense in anything, so that no fault may be found with our ministry.

2 Corinthians 10:4-5

for the weapons of our warfare are not human weapons, but are made powerful by God for tearing down strongholds. We tear down arguments

Galatians 1:8-12

But even if we (or an angel from heaven) should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be condemned to hell!

Galatians 2:2

I went there because of a revelation and presented to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I did so only in a private meeting with the influential people, to make sure that I was not running -- or had not run -- in vain.

Galatians 3:2-5

The only thing I want to learn from you is this: Did you receive the Spirit by doing the works of the law or by believing what you heard?

Galatians 5:5

For through the Spirit, by faith, we wait expectantly for the hope of righteousness.

Galatians 5:22-23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Ephesians 1:17-20

I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you spiritual wisdom and revelation in your growing knowledge of him,

Ephesians 2:4-5

But God, being rich in mercy, because of his great love with which he loved us,

Ephesians 2:10

For we are his workmanship, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works that God prepared beforehand so we may do them.

Ephesians 3:20

Now to him who by the power that is working within us is able to do far beyond all that we ask or think,

Philippians 2:13

for the one bringing forth in you both the desire and the effort -- for the sake of his good pleasure -- is God.

Philippians 4:9

And what you learned and received and heard and saw in me, do these things. And the God of peace will be with you.

1 Thessalonians 2:1-11

For you yourselves know, brothers and sisters, about our coming to you -- it has not proven to be purposeless.

1 Thessalonians 2:13

And so we too constantly thank God that when you received God's message that you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human message, but as it truly is, God's message, which is at work among you who believe.

2 Thessalonians 3:7-9

For you know yourselves how you must imitate us, because we did not behave without discipline among you,

1 Timothy 4:12-16

Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity.

2 Timothy 2:8

Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David; such is my gospel,

2 Timothy 2:10

So I endure all things for the sake of those chosen by God, that they too may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus and its eternal glory.

Titus 3:5-6

he saved us not by works of righteousness that we have done but on the basis of his mercy, through the washing of the new birth and the renewing of the Holy Spirit,

Hebrews 6:11

But we passionately want each of you to demonstrate the same eagerness for the fulfillment of your hope until the end,

Hebrews 6:18-19

so that we who have found refuge in him may find strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us through two unchangeable things, since it is impossible for God to lie.

Hebrews 10:22

let us draw near with a sincere heart in the assurance that faith brings, because we have had our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed in pure water.

James 1:16-18

Do not be led astray, my dear brothers and sisters.

1 Peter 1:3

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he gave us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

1 Peter 1:12

They were shown that they were serving not themselves but you, in regard to the things now announced to you through those who proclaimed the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven -- things angels long to catch a glimpse of.

1 Peter 5:3

And do not lord it over those entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.

2 Peter 1:10

Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to be sure of your calling and election. For by doing this you will never stumble into sin.

2 Peter 1:19

Moreover, we possess the prophetic word as an altogether reliable thing. You do well if you pay attention to this as you would to a light shining in a murky place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

Psalm 10:2-3

The wicked arrogantly chase the oppressed; the oppressed are trapped by the schemes the wicked have dreamed up.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.

General references

Bible References

In word

1 Thessalonians 2:13
And so we too constantly thank God that when you received God's message that you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human message, but as it truly is, God's message, which is at work among you who believe.
1 Corinthians 4:20
For the kingdom of God is demonstrated not in idle talk but with power.
2 Corinthians 3:6
who made us adequate to be servants of a new covenant not based on the letter but on the Spirit, for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

In the

John 16:7
But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I am going away. For if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you, but if I go, I will send him to you.
Acts 2:33
So then, exalted to the right hand of God, and having received the promise of the Holy Spirit from the Father, he has poured out what you both see and hear.
Acts 10:44
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the message.
Acts 11:15
Then as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them just as he did on us at the beginning.
1 Corinthians 3:16
Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit lives in you?
1 Corinthians 12:7
To each person the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the benefit of all.
2 Corinthians 6:6
by purity, by knowledge, by patience, by benevolence, by the Holy Spirit, by genuine love,
Galatians 3:2
The only thing I want to learn from you is this: Did you receive the Spirit by doing the works of the law or by believing what you heard?
Galatians 5:5
For through the Spirit, by faith, we wait expectantly for the hope of righteousness.
Titus 3:5
he saved us not by works of righteousness that we have done but on the basis of his mercy, through the washing of the new birth and the renewing of the Holy Spirit,
Hebrews 2:4
while God confirmed their witness with signs and wonders and various miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.
1 Peter 1:12
They were shown that they were serving not themselves but you, in regard to the things now announced to you through those who proclaimed the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven -- things angels long to catch a glimpse of.

In much

Colossians 2:2
My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ,
Hebrews 2:3
how will we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was first communicated through the Lord and was confirmed to us by those who heard him,
Hebrews 6:11
But we passionately want each of you to demonstrate the same eagerness for the fulfillment of your hope until the end,
Hebrews 10:22
let us draw near with a sincere heart in the assurance that faith brings, because we have had our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed in pure water.
2 Peter 1:10
Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to be sure of your calling and election. For by doing this you will never stumble into sin.

General references

Luke 4:32
They were amazed at his teaching, because he spoke with authority.
1 Corinthians 4:20
For the kingdom of God is demonstrated not in idle talk but with power.

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