1 Timothy 3:13
Those who have filled that post with honour gain for themselves an honorable position, as well as great confidence through the faith that they place in Christ Jesus.
Matthew 25:21
'Well done, good, trustworthy servant!' said his master. 'You have been trustworthy with a small sum; now I will place a large one in your hands; come and share your master's joy!'
Matthew 20:28
Just as the Son of Man came, not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
Luke 16:10-12
He who is trustworthy in the smallest matter is trustworthy in a great one also; and he who is dishonest in the smallest matter is dishonest in a great one also.
Luke 19:17
'Well done, good servant!' exclaimed the master. 'As you have proved trustworthy in a very small matter, I appoint you governor over ten towns.'
Acts 6:5
This proposal was unanimously agreed to; and the disciples chose Stephen--a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit--and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a former convert to Judaism;
Acts 6:8
Meanwhile Stephen, divinely helped and strengthened, was showing great wonders and signs among the people.
Acts 6:15-53
The eyes of all the members of the Council were riveted upon Stephen, and they saw his face looking like the face of an angel.
Acts 21:35
When Paul reached the steps, he was actually being carried by the soldiers, owing to the violence of the mob;
Romans 12:7-8
If it is to minister to others, let us devote ourselves to our ministry; the teacher to his teaching,
1 Corinthians 16:15
I have another request to make of you, Brothers. You remember Stephanas and his household, and that they were the first-fruits gathered in from Greece, and set themselves to serve Christ's People.
Philippians 1:14
And besides this, most of our Brothers have gained confidence in the Lord through my chains, and now venture with far greater freedom to speak of God's Message fearlessly.
1 Thessalonians 2:2
For, although we had experienced suffering and ill-treatment, as you know, at Philippi, we had the courage, by the help of our God, to tell you God's Good News in spite of great opposition.
2 Timothy 2:1
Do you, then, my Child, find strength in the help which comes from the union with Christ Jesus;
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unjust; he will not forget the work that you did, and the love that you showed for his Name, in sending help to your fellow Christians--as you are still doing.
1 Peter 4:10-11
Whatever the gift that each has received, use it in the service of others, as good stewards of the varied bounty of God.