1 Timothy 3:13
Those ministers who serve well gain an excellent reputation for themselves and will have great assurance by their faith in the Messiah Jesus.
Matthew 25:21
"His master told him, "Well done, good and trustworthy servant! Since you've been trustworthy with a small amount, I'll put you in charge of a large amount. Come and share your master's joy!'
Matthew 20:28
That's the way it is with the Son of Man. He did not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many people."
Luke 16:10-12
Whoever is faithful with very little is also faithful with a lot, and whoever is dishonest with very little is also dishonest with a lot.
Luke 19:17
The king told him, "Well done, good servant! Because you have been trustworthy in a very small thing, take charge of ten cities.'
Acts 6:5
This suggestion pleased the whole group. So they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a gentile convert to Judaism from Antioch.
Acts 6:8
Now Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.
Acts 6:15-53
Then everyone who was seated in the Council glared at him and saw that his face was like the face of an angel.
Acts 21:35
When Paul got to the steps, he had to be carried by the soldiers because the mob had become so violent.
Romans 12:7-8
If your gift is serving, devote yourself to serving others. If it is teaching, devote yourself to teaching others.
1 Corinthians 16:15
Now I urge you, brothers for you know that the members of the family of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to serving the saints
Philippians 1:14
Moreover, because of my imprisonment the Lord has caused most of the brothers to become confident to speak God's word more boldly and courageously than ever before.
1 Thessalonians 2:2
As you know, we suffered persecution and were mistreated in Philippi. Yet we were encouraged by our God to tell you his gospel in spite of strong opposition.
2 Timothy 2:1
As for you, my child, be strong by the grace that is in the Messiah Jesus.
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not so unjust as to forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have ministered to the saints and continue to minister to them.
1 Peter 4:10-11
As good servant managers of God's grace in its various forms, serve one another with the gift each of you has received.