Matthew 25:16
Without delay the one who had received the five talents went and employed them in business, and gained five more.
Acts 13:36
For David, after having been useful to his own generation in accordance with God's purpose, did fall asleep, was gathered to his forefathers, and did undergo decay.
Romans 15:18-19
For I will not presume to mention any of the results that Christ has brought about by other agency than mine in securing the obedience of the Gentiles by word or deed,
1 Corinthians 9:16-23
If I go on preaching the Good News, that is nothing for me to boast of; for the necessity is imposed upon me; and alas for me, if I fail to preach it!
1 Corinthians 15:10
But what I am I am by the grace of God, and His grace bestowed upon me did not prove ineffectual. But I labored more strenuously than all the rest--yet it was not I, but God's grace working with me.
1 Timothy 6:17-18
Impress on those who are rich in the present age that they must not be haughty nor set their hopes on riches--that unstable foundation--but on God who provides us richly with all things for our enjoyment.
2 Timothy 2:6
The harvestman who labours in the field must be the first to get a share of the crop.
2 Timothy 4:5-8
But as for you, you must exercise habitual self-control, and not live a self-indulgent life, but do the duty of an evangelist and fully discharge the obligations of your office.
3 John 1:5-8
My dear friend, you are acting faithfully in all your behaviour towards the brethren, even when they are strangers to you.