'Service' in the Bible
to the last-named an odor of death predictive of death, and to the others an odor of life predictive of life. And for such service as this who is competent?
If, however, the service that proclaims death--its code being engraved in writing upon stones--came with glory, so that the children of Israel could not look steadily on the face of Moses because of the brightness of his face--a vanishing brightness;
will not the service of the Spirit be far more glorious?
For if the service which pronounces doom had glory, far more glorious still is the service which tells of righteousness.
Therefore, being engaged in this service and being mindful of the mercy which has been shown us, we are not cowards.
For if we have been beside ourselves, it has been for God's glory; or if we are now in our right senses, it is in order to be of service to you.
With earnest entreaty they begged from us the favour of being allowed to share in the service now being rendered to God's people.
For the service rendered in this sacred gift not only helps to relieve the wants of God's people, but it is also rich in its results and awakens a chorus of thanksgiving to God.
For, by the practical proof of it which you exhibit in this service, you cause God to be extolled for your fidelity to your professed adherence to the Good News of the Christ, and for the liberality of your contributions for them and for all who are in need,
Other Churches I robbed, receiving pay from them in order to do you service.