'Devoted' in the Bible

Be devoted to each other with mutual affection. Excel at showing respect for each other.

rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer,

For this reason you also pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants devoted to governing.

But actually, I have written to you not to associate with any so-called [Christian] brother if he is sexually immoral or greedy, or is an idolater [devoted to anything that takes the place of God], or is a reviler [who insults or slanders or otherwise verbally abuses others], or is a drunkard or a swindler—you must not so much as eat with such a person.

Now I am saying this for your own benefit, not to put a restraint on you, but because of what is proper and so that you may be devoted to the Lord without distraction.

Brothers, you know the household of Stephanas: They are the firstfruits of Achaia and have devoted themselves to serving the saints. I urge you

We have sent with them our brother, whom we have often tested and found to be diligent in many things, but who is now even more diligent [than ever] because of his great confidence in you.

But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to that which we [originally] preached to you, let him be condemned to destruction!

As we have said before, so I now say again, if anyone is preaching to you a gospel different from that which you received [from us], let him be condemned to destruction!

For all who depend on the Law [seeking justification and salvation by obedience to the Law and the observance of rituals] are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed (condemned to destruction) is everyone who does not abide by all things written in the book of the law, so as to practice them.”

These people who have been instructing you are devoted to you, but not in a good way. They want you to avoid me so that you will be devoted to them.

(Now it is always good to be devoted to a good cause, even when I am not with you.)

so that we should be devoted to the extolling of His glorious attributes--we who were the first to fix our hopes on Christ.

be fully capable of comprehending with all the saints (God’s people) the width and length and height and depth of His love [fully experiencing that amazing, endless love];

For I have no one else [like him who is] so kindred a spirit who will be genuinely concerned for your [spiritual] welfare.

Their end is destruction, their bellies are their God, their glory is in their shame, and their minds are devoted to earthly things.

Be devoted to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.

But we behaved gently when we were among you, like a devoted mother tenderly caring for her own children.

Deacons likewise [must be] dignified, not insincere, not devoted to much wine, not fond of dishonest gain,

and is well known for good works—that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.

Indeed, all who delight in pursuing righteousness and are determined to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be hunted and persecuted [because of their faith].

Instead he must be hospitable, devoted to what is good, sensible, upright, devout, and self-controlled.

He must be devoted to the trustworthy message that agrees with what we teach, so that he may be able to encourage others with healthy doctrine and refute those who oppose it.

Do not be carried away by diverse and strange teachings; for it is good for the heart to be established and strengthened by grace and not by foods [rules of diet and ritualistic meals], which bring no benefit or spiritual growth to those who observe them.

when they see your modest and respectful behavior [together with your devotion and appreciation—love your husband, encourage him, and enjoy him as a blessing from God].

Who will harm you if you are devoted to doing what is good?