'Ministry' in the Bible

But if the ministry that produced death -- carved in letters on stone tablets -- came with glory, so that the Israelites could not keep their eyes fixed on the face of Moses because of the glory of his face (a glory which was made ineffective),

how much more glorious will the ministry of the Spirit be?

For if there was glory in the ministry that produced condemnation, how much more does the ministry that produces righteousness excel in glory!

Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as God has shown us mercy, we do not become discouraged.

And all these things are from God who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and who has given us the ministry of reconciliation.

We do not give anyone an occasion for taking an offense in anything, so that no fault may be found with our ministry.

because the service of this ministry is not only providing for the needs of the saints but is also overflowing with many thanks to God.