Thematic Bible: When faithful
Thematic Bible
Ministers » When faithful » Are rewarded
And when the Chief Shepherd (Christ) appears, you will receive the [conqueror’s] unfading crown of glory.
If any person’s work which he has built [on this foundation, that is, any outcome of his effort] remains [and survives this test], he will receive a reward.
For if I do this work of my own free will, then I have my pay (my reward); but if it is not of my own will, but is done reluctantly and under compulsion, I am [still] entrusted with a [sacred] trusteeship and commission. What then is the [actual] reward that I get? Just this: that in my preaching the good news (the Gospel), I may offer it [absolutely] free of expense [to anybody], not taking advantage of my rights and privileges [as a preacher] of the Gospel.
Ministers » When faithful » Thank God for his gifts to their people
I thank my God in every remembrance of you,
I thank my God always for you because of the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus,
For what [adequate] thanks can we offer to God for you in return for all the joy and delight we have before our God on your account?
Ministers » When faithful » Rejoice in the faith and holiness of their people
For who is [the object of] our hope or joy or our victor’s wreath of triumphant celebration [when we stand] in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming? Is it not you?
But now that Timothy has just come back to us from [his visit to] you and has brought us the good news of [the steadfastness of] your faith and [the warmth of your] love, and [reported] how kindly you cherish a constant and affectionate remembrance of us [and that you are] longing to see us as we [are to see] you, Brethren, for this reason, in [spite of all] our stress and crushing difficulties we have been filled with comfort and cheer about you [because of] your faith ( the leaning of your whole personality on God in complete trust and confidence). Because now we [really] live, if you stand [firm] in the Lord. read more.
For what [adequate] thanksgiving can we render to God for you for all the gladness and delight which we enjoy for your sakes before our God?
For what [adequate] thanksgiving can we render to God for you for all the gladness and delight which we enjoy for your sakes before our God?
Ministers » When faithful » Commend themselves to the consciences of men
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.
Ministers » When faithful » Approve themselves as the ministers of God
but we commend ourselves in every way as servants of God: in great endurance, in sufferings, in hardships, in distresses,
Ministers » When faithful » Glory in their people
Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride and boasting on your behalf. I am filled [to the brim] with comfort; I am overflowing with joy in spite of all our trouble.
Parents » When faithful » Leave a blessing to their children
His descendants will be mighty on earth;
The generation of the upright will be blessed.
“They will not labor in vain,
Or bear children for disaster;
For they are the descendants of those blessed by the Lord,
And their offspring with them.
Assuredly, the evil man will not go unpunished,
But the descendants of the righteous will be freed.
Parents » When faithful » Are blessed by their children
Her children rise up and call her blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired);
Her husband also, and he praises her, saying,