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
'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!'
Luke 16:10
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.'
Used
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."
Romans 12:7
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.
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
Whatever the gift that each has received, use it in the service of others, as good stewards of the varied bounty of God.
Great
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 7:1
Then the High Priest asked: "Is this true?"
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;