1 Timothy 3:13
For those who have filled the deacon's office wisely and well, are already gaining for themselves an honourable standing, and are acquiring great freedom of speech in proclaiming the faith which rests on Christ Jesus.
Matthew 25:21
"'You have done well, good and trustworthy servant,' replied his master; 'you have been trustworthy in the management of a little, I will put you in charge of much: 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 the redemption-price for many."
Luke 16:10-12
The man who is honest in a very small matter is honest in a great one also; and he who is dishonest in a very small matter is dishonest in a great one also.
Luke 19:17
"'Well done, good servant,' he replied; 'because you have been faithful in a very small matter, be in authority over ten towns.'
Acts 6:5
The suggestion met with general approval, and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch.
Acts 6:8
And Stephen, full of grace and power, performed great marvels and signs among the people.
Acts 6:15-53
At once the eyes of all who were sitting in the Sanhedrin were fastened on him, and they saw his face looking just like the face of an angel.
Acts 21:35
When Paul was going up the steps, he had to be carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob;
Romans 12:7-8
if it is the gift of administration, let the administrator exercise a sound judgement in his duties.
1 Corinthians 16:15
And I beseech you, brethren--you know the household of Stephanas, how they were the earliest Greek converts to Christ, and have devoted themselves to the service of God's people--
Philippians 1:14
and the greater part of the brethren, made confident in the Lord through my imprisonment, now speak of God's Message without fear, more boldly than ever.
1 Thessalonians 2:2
But, as you will remember, after we had already met with suffering and outrage at Philippi, we summoned up boldness, by the help of our God, to tell you God's Good News amid much opposition.
2 Timothy 2:1
You then, my child, must be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unjust so that He is unmindful of your labour and of the love which you have manifested towards Himself in having rendered services to His people and in still rendering them.
1 Peter 4:10-11
Whatever be the gifts which each has received, you must use them for one another's benefit, as good stewards of God's many-sided kindness.