But Jesus answered him, "Come now, this is how we should fulfil all our duty to God." Then John gave in to him.

Well, it is the same with you; when you have done all you are bidden, say, 'We are but servants; we have only done our duty.' "

Brothers, look out seven of your own number, men of good reputation who are full of the Spirit and of wisdom. We will appoint them to this duty,

I once believed it my duty indeed actively to oppose the name of Jesus the Nazarene.

To Greeks and to barbarians, to wise and to foolish alike, I owe a duty.

Well then, my brothers, we owe a duty ??but it is not to the flesh! It is not to live by the flesh!

Wives, be subject to your husbands; that is your proper duty in the Lord.

(When a widow has children or grandchildren, they must learn that the first duty of religion is to their own household, and that they should make some return to those who have brought them up. In God's sight this is an acceptable thing.)

Hence, although in Christ I would feel quite free to order you to do your duty,