Luke 8:15
But as for that in the good ground, it means those who, having listened to the Message with open minds and in a right spirit, hold it fast, and patiently yield a return.
Acts 20:33-35
No one's silver or gold or clothing have I coveted.
Romans 2:7
to those on the one hand who, by lives of persistent right-doing, are striving for glory, honour and immortality, the Life of the Ages;
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my dear brethren, be firm, unmovable, busily occupied at all times in the Lord's work, knowing that your toil is not fruitless in the Lord.
2 Corinthians 12:16-18
If I love you so intensely, am I the less to be loved? Be that as it may: I was not a burden to you. But being by no means scrupulous, I entrapped you, they say!
Galatians 6:9
Let us not abate our courage in doing what is right; for in due time we shall reap a reward, if we do not faint.
Philippians 2:20-21
For I have no one likeminded with him, who will cherish a genuine care for you.
1 Thessalonians 2:5-6
For, as you are well aware, we have never used the language of flattery nor have we found pretexts for enriching ourselves--God is our witness;