1 Timothy 3:13

For those who have served well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

Matthew 25:21

His master answered, 'Well done, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful in a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master.'

Matthew 20:28

just as the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

Luke 16:10-12

"The one who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and the one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.

Luke 19:17

And the king said to him, 'Well done, good slave! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you will have authority over ten cities.'

Acts 6:5

The proposal pleased the entire group, so they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a Gentile convert to Judaism from Antioch.

Acts 6:8

Now Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and miraculous signs among the people.

Acts 6:15-53

All who were sitting in the council looked intently at Stephen and saw his face was like the face of an angel.

Acts 21:35

When he came to the steps, Paul had to be carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob,

Romans 12:7-8

If it is service, he must serve; if it is teaching, he must teach;

1 Corinthians 16:15

Now, brothers and sisters, you know about the household of Stephanus, that as the first converts of Achaia, they devoted themselves to ministry for the saints. I urge you

Philippians 1:14

and most of the brothers and sisters, having confidence in the Lord because of my imprisonment, now more than ever dare to speak the word fearlessly.

1 Thessalonians 2:2

But although we suffered earlier and were mistreated in Philippi, as you know, we had the courage in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in spite of much opposition.

2 Timothy 2:1

So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love you have demonstrated for his name, in having served and continuing to serve the saints.

1 Peter 4:10-11

Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of the varied grace of God.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Bible References

They

Matthew 25:21
His master answered, 'Well done, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful in a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master.'
Luke 16:10
"The one who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and the one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.
Luke 19:17
And the king said to him, 'Well done, good slave! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you will have authority over ten cities.'

Used

Matthew 20:28
just as the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
Romans 12:7
If it is service, he must serve; if it is teaching, he must teach;
1 Corinthians 16:15
Now, brothers and sisters, you know about the household of Stephanus, that as the first converts of Achaia, they devoted themselves to ministry for the saints. I urge you
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love you have demonstrated for his name, in having served and continuing to serve the saints.
1 Peter 4:10
Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of the varied grace of God.

Great

Acts 6:5
The proposal pleased the entire group, so they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a Gentile convert to Judaism from Antioch.
Acts 7:1
Then the high priest said, "Are these things true?"
Philippians 1:14
and most of the brothers and sisters, having confidence in the Lord because of my imprisonment, now more than ever dare to speak the word fearlessly.
1 Thessalonians 2:2
But although we suffered earlier and were mistreated in Philippi, as you know, we had the courage in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in spite of much opposition.
2 Timothy 2:1
So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

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