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2 Corinthians 2:17
For we are not like many, [acting like merchants] peddling God’s word [shortchanging and adulterating God’s message]; but from pure [uncompromised] motives, as [commissioned and sent] from God, we speak [His message] in Christ in the sight of God. Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, In Human Relationshipsevangelists, ministry ofenvoyDeception, Christian Leaders Must NotHonestyMotives, Examples OfPaul, Apostle To GentilesProfitsWord Of GodCharacter Of SaintsMinisters, Way They Should TeachSincerity, In Christian LivingSincereitySpeaking TruthThe Word Of GodTreating OthersSpreading The GospelThe Presence Of GodThe Power Of WordsPerspectivecommunionpreachingcorruptionadvertisingmotivessalesmarketingothers

1 Thessalonians 2:5
For as you well know, we never came with words of flattery nor with a pretext for greed—God is our witness— Verse ConceptsCoveting, prohibition ofCloaksGreed, Believers' Response ToAppealing To GodThe Witness Of GodCovetousnessGreedmotives

2 Corinthians 4:2
But we have renounced the disgraceful things hidden because of shame; not walking in trickery or adulterating the word of God, but by stating the truth [openly and plainly], we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God. Verse ConceptsIntegrityCraftinessConsciences, Before OthersFaithfulness, In Human RelationshipsDeceit, Practice OfDeception, Christian Leaders Must NotHonestyMorality, And CreationRejecting ThingsRenunciationSecrecyWord Of GodTruthMinisters, Should Not BeMinisters, Way They Should TeachIntegrity, Examples OfReceiving God's WordAvoiding SecrecySpeaking TruthCommending OneselfEliminating ShameClear Consciences

1 Thessalonians 2:3
For our appeal does not come from delusion or impure motives, nor [is it motivated] by deceit [our message is complete, accurate, and based on the truth—it does not change]. Verse ConceptsMinisters, Way They Should TeachAvoiding Deceitmotives

1 Corinthians 1:17
For Christ did not send me [as an apostle] to baptize, but [commissioned and empowered me] to preach the good news [of salvation]—not with clever and eloquent speech [as an orator], so that the cross of Christ would not be made ineffective [deprived of its saving power]. Verse ConceptsApostles, Function In Early Churchevangelists, identity ofevangelists, ministry ofEloquenceWisdom, Source Of HumanMinisters, Way They Should TeachThe Effect Of Christ's DeathFalse WisdomUseless ReligionChrist SendingChristian BaptismSignificance Of Christ's CrucifixionBaptismEvangelismThe CrossSpeechevangelizing

1 Corinthians 2:4
And my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom [using clever rhetoric], but [they were delivered] in demonstration of the [Holy] Spirit [operating through me] and of [His] power [stirring the minds of the listeners and persuading them], Verse ConceptsPower Of Holy Spirit, Shown InEnticersPower Through The SpiritThe Power Of The GospelEnticingWise Men In The ChurchLanguageThe power of ChristThe Power Of WordsSpeechpreaching

1 Corinthians 2:1
And when I came to you, brothers and sisters, proclaiming to you the testimony of God [concerning salvation through Christ], I did not come with superiority of speech or of wisdom [no lofty words of eloquence or of philosophy as a Greek orator might do]; Verse ConceptsMinisters, Way They Should TeachPeople VisitingWitness To The GospelFoolishness Of GodExcellenceSpeechpreachingtestimonyego

Isaiah 58:1
“Cry aloud, do not hold back;
Lift up your voice like a trumpet,
And declare to My people their transgression
And to the house of Jacob their sins.
 Verse ConceptsHesitationShoutingMinisters, Way They Should TeachTrumpets For SignallingWhat Sin?EmotionsrebellionDishonoring God

Ezekiel 2:6
And you, son of man, neither fear them nor fear their words; though briars and thorns are all around you and you sit among scorpions, neither fear their words nor be dismayed at their presence, for they are a rebellious house. Verse ConceptsBriersThornsMinisters, Way They Should TeachWicked Described AsScorpionsDo Not Fear Men

Matthew 10:27-28
What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light; and what you hear whispered in the ear, proclaim upon the housetops. And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; but rather be afraid of Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell (Gehenna).

1 Thessalonians 2:9
For you remember, believers, our labor and hardship. We worked night and day [practicing our trade] in order not to be a [financial] burden to any of you while we proclaimed the gospel of God to you. Verse ConceptsApostles, Authority In ChurchApostles, DescriptiondiligenceDiligence, Examples OfLazinessThe Benefits Of LaborNightPoverty, Remedies ForSuffering, HardshipWork, As Ordained By GodMinisters, Way They Should TeachIndustryFervourZealousness, Examples OfTentmakingThe Gospel PreachedLabour Day And NightThose Who ToiledOverloadHard WorkSupportHardshipworkinghardwork

1 Corinthians 9:18
What then is my reward? [Just this:] that, when I preach the gospel, I may offer the gospel without charge [to everyone], so as not to take advantage of my rights [as a preacher and apostle] in [preaching] the gospel. Verse ConceptsRightsAbuse, Of Spiritual ThingsMinisters, Way They Should TeachThe Gospel PreachedFree Of ChargeReward For WorksChargeRewardForgiving Others Who Hurt YouEvangelismSpreading The GospelNever Giving UpAbusepreachingfreeevangelizing

Acts 8:5
Philip [the evangelist] went down to the city of Samaria and began proclaiming Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed) to them. Verse ConceptsBaptism, Places Usedevangelists, identity ofevangelists, ministry ofHeraldMissionaries, Call OfPreaching, Content OfWitnessing, Importance OfMinisters, Way They Should TeachMissionary Work, Examples OfSharing The GospelMissionary ExamplesPreaching ChristIdentity

Acts 8:35
Then Philip spoke and beginning with this Scripture he preached Jesus to him [explaining that He is the promised Messiah and the source of salvation]. Verse Conceptsevangelism, nature ofevangelism, kinds ofUse Of The Scripturespreaching

1 Corinthians 2:2
for I made the decision to know nothing [that is, to forego philosophical or theological discussions regarding inconsequential things and opinions while] among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified [and the meaning of His redemptive, substitutionary death and His resurrection]. Verse ConceptsAbolitionCrucifixion, Of ChristMinisters, Way They Should TeachDeterminationChrist Was KilledThose Who Were IgnorantSignificance Of Christ's Crucifixioncrucifixion

Acts 20:27
For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose and plan of God. Verse ConceptsCommunicationGod, Will OfHesitationKnowing God's WillPeople WillingExposition Of The Scripturesshunning

Acts 20:20
[you know] how I did not shrink back in fear from telling you anything that was for your benefit, or from teaching you in public meetings, and from house to house, Verse ConceptsHesitationPreaching, Content OfProperty, HousesTeachersMinisters, Way They Should TeachTeaching In The ChurchUseful ThingsPeople Willing

Acts 5:20
“Go, stand and continue to tell the people in the temple [courtyards] the whole message of this Life [the eternal life revealed by Christ and found through faith in Him].” Verse ConceptsNewnessMinisters, Way They Should TeachGo And PreachLife By God's WordDisciples In The TempleSpeaking As From God

Acts 6:4
But we will [continue to] devote ourselves [steadfastly] to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfPrayerfulnessDuties Of Christian ServantsPastorsMinisters, Way They Should TeachFocusFasting And PrayerMinistryattention

2 Timothy 4:2
preach the word [as an official messenger]; be ready when the time is right and even when it is not [keep your sense of urgency, whether the opportunity seems favorable or unfavorable, whether convenient or inconvenient, whether welcome or unwelcome]; correct [those who err in doctrine or behavior], warn [those who sin], exhort and encourage [those who are growing toward spiritual maturity], with inexhaustible patience and [faithful] teaching. Verse ConceptsGoalsevil, believers' responses toevangelists, ministry ofencouragement, examples ofChallengesAttitudes, to other peopleGospel, Transmission OfOpportunities, In LifePreaching, Content OfPreaching, Importance OfReadinessRebukeResponsibility, For God's WorldA Time To SpeakCorrectionReproofDiscipline Of The ChurchMinisters, Way They Should TeachAdmonition, Of LeadersApostasy, How To AvoidGo And PreachTeaching In The ChurchThe Right TimeBe Patient!Exhort OthersReproving PeoplePreparationEncouragementEvangelismEncouraging OthersPatience In RelationshipsPersistenceStruggles In RelationshipWaiting For God's Timingpreachingrebukingupliftingreinforcementdoctrine

2 Corinthians 1:18-19
As surely as God is trustworthy and faithful and means what He says, our speech and message to you have not been Yes [that might mean] No. For the Son of God, Christ Jesus (the Messiah), Who has been preached among you by us, by myself, Silvanus, and Timothy, was not Yes and No; but in Him it is [always the divine] Yes.

Mark 16:20
And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord was working with them and confirming the word by the signs that followed.] Verse ConceptsApostles, Function In Early ChurchConfirmationApostles, IdentficationMiracles, Nature OfMission, Of The ChurchMissionaries, Support ForPreaching, Effects OfWork, Divine And HumanMinisters, Way They Should TeachThe Witness Of GodSigns And Wonders Of The GospelMiracles Authenticate God's MessageDiscipleshippreachingfollowing

Acts 8:4
Now those [believers] who had been scattered went from place to place preaching the word [the good news of salvation through Christ]. Verse Conceptsevangelists, identity ofdispersion, theMissionaries, Call OfPreaching, Importance OfWitnessing, Importance OfMinisters, Way They Should TeachMissionary ExamplesThe Church Scattered

Philippians 1:15-17
Some, it is true, [actually] preach Christ (the Messiah) [for no better reason than] out of envy and rivalry (party spirit), but others are doing so out of a loyal spirit and goodwill. The latter [proclaim Christ] out of love, because they recognize and know that I am [providentially] put here for the defense of the good news (the Gospel). But the former preach Christ out of a party spirit, insincerely [out of no pure motive, but thinking to annoy me], supposing they are making my bondage more bitter and my chains more galling.

1 Thessalonians 2:8
Having such a deep affection for you, we were delighted to share with you not only God’s good news but also our own lives, because you had become so very dear to us. Verse ConceptsMentoringCommitment, to God's peopleLove, For One AnotherUnity, Of God's PeopleValuesMinisters, Should BeMinisters, Way They Should TeachAffection For God's PeopleThe Gospel PreachedLove Exists Between PeopleSharing

2 Corinthians 3:12
Since we have such a [glorious] hope and confident expectation, we speak with great courage, Verse ConceptsBoldness, To PeopleBeing AssertiveHope, Results OfKnowing God, Effects OfMinisters, Way They Should TeachPlainnessholy BoldnessHope KjvBoldnessSpeechexpectations

2 Corinthians 4:5
For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves [merely] as your bond-servants for Jesus’ sake. Verse ConceptsApostles, Function In Early ChurchLordship, Of Jesus ChristPaul, Apostle To GentilesServanthood, In Life Of BelieversSlavery, SpiritualJesus Christ, LordMinisters, Way They Should TeachSuffering For Christ's SakePreaching ChristNot MeChrist Is My LordChanging Yourselfpreaching

Ezekiel 3:17-18
Son of man, I have made you a watchman to the house of Israel; therefore hear the word at My mouth and give them warning from Me. If I say to the wicked, You shall surely die, and you do not give him warning or speak to warn the wicked to turn from his wicked way, to save his life, the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity, but his blood will I require at your hand.

1 Timothy 4:16
Pay close attention to yourself [concentrate on your personal development] and to your teaching; persevere in these things [hold to them], for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you. Verse Conceptsdoctrine, Purpose ofGuardsMinistry, In The ChurchMinisters, Way They Should TeachApplying The BibleTaking HeedDoctrines of the The GospelFocusBeing YourselfPersistenceperseveringattentiondoctrineGuarding Yourself

1 Peter 4:11
Whoever speaks [to the congregation], is to do so as one who speaks the oracles (utterances, the very words) of God. Whoever serves [the congregation] is to do so as one who serves by the strength which God [abundantly] supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified [honored and magnified] through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Verse ConceptsGlorifying GodGiving, Of TalentsAmenChannels Of TruthMotives, Importance OfWork, Divine And HumanAbility, God's PowerMinisters, Way They Should TeachBible, Names OfChrist GlorifiedEternal PraiseGod Giving StrengthServing PeopleGod Gives StrengthSpeaking As From Godthe Gifts of GodGlory of the The churchHelping OthersStrength, God Is OurspeakingPetsMinistryGuidance And StrengthHelping Others In NeedThe Power Of WordsenergyprovidingpeterdominionCall To Action

Acts 20:21
solemnly [and wholeheartedly] testifying to both Jews and Greeks, urging them to turn in repentance to God and [to have] faith in our Lord Jesus Christ [for salvation]. Verse ConceptsFaith, Necessity OfGospel, Requirements OfGreeksRepentance, Nature OfUrgencyFaith, Object OfWitness To The GospelRepentanceRepentance And ForgivenessThe Gospel To Jew And GentileChrist As The Object Of Saving Faith

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