Acts 6:4

The First Seven Deacons Appointed

³ Therefore, Brothers, look for seven men of reputation among yourselves, wise and spiritually-minded men, and we will appoint them to attend to this matter; ⁴ While we, for our part, will devote ourselves to Prayer, and to the delivery of the Message." 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;

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Acts 1:14

They all united in devoting themselves to Prayer, and so did some women, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.

Acts 2:42

They devoted themselves to the teaching of the Apostles and to the Common Life of the Church, to the Breaking of the Bread and to the Prayers.

Acts 13:2-3

While they were engaged in the worship of the Lord and were fasting, the Holy Spirit said: "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul, for the work to which I have called them."

Acts 20:19-31

Serving the Lord, as I did, in all humility, amid the tears and trials which fell to my lot through the plots of the Jews.

Romans 1:9

God, to whom I offer the worship of my soul as I tell the Goodness of his Son, is my witness how constantly I mention you when I pray,

Romans 12:6-8

Since our gifts differ in accordance with the particular charge entrusted to us, if our gift is to preach, let our preaching correspond to our faith;

1 Corinthians 9:16

If I tell the Good News, I have nothing to boast of, for I can but do so. Woe is me if I do not tell it!

Ephesians 1:15-17

And therefore I, ever since I heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which prevails among you, and of your confidence in all Christ's People,

Ephesians 3:14-21

For this reason, then, I kneel before the Father--

Philippians 1:4

Always, in every prayer that I offer for you all--my prayers are full of joy--

Philippians 1:9-11

And what I pray for is this--that your love may grow yet stronger and stronger, with increasing knowledge and all discernment,

Colossians 1:9-13

And therefore we, from the very day that we heard this, have never ceased praying for you, or asking that you may possess that deeper knowledge of the will of God, which comes through all true spiritual wisdom and insight.

Colossians 2:1

I want you to know in how great a struggle I am engaged for you and for Christ's People at Laodicea, and for all who have not yet seen me;

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, who is one of yourselves, sends you his greeting. He is a servant of Christ Jesus, and is always most earnest in your behalf in his prayers, praying that you may stand firm, with a matured faith and with a sure conviction of all that is in accordance with God's will.

Colossians 4:17

Give this message to Archippus--'Take care to discharge to the best of your ability the office to which you were appointed in the Master's Cause.'

1 Timothy 4:13-16

Till I come, apply yourself to public reading, preaching, and teaching.

2 Timothy 4:2

Proclaim the Message, be ready in season and out of season, convince, rebuke, encourage, never failing to instruct with forbearance.