50 Bible Verses about Ministry
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unto the perfection of the saints, in the work of the ministry, in the edification of the body of Christ:
I give thanks to Jesus Christ our Lord, the one having filled me up with dynamite, because he considered me faithful, having put me in the ministry;
being manifest that you are the letter of Christ, having been ministered by us, having been written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God: not in tables of stone, but in tables that are hearts of flesh.
Because the ministry of this free-will offering is not only supplying the deficiencies of the saints, but also superabounding through much thanksgiving to God;
but if any one does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?
And the twelve calling to them the multitude of the disciples, said, It is not pleasing that we, leaving the word of God, serve tables.
Are not all these ministering spirits, having been sent forth unto ministration for the sake of those who are about to inherit salvation?
for your fellowship in the gospel from the first clay until now;
to receive the place of this ministry and apostleship from which Judas departed to go into his own place.
through the approval of this ministry, glorifying God in the submission of your testimony to the gospel of Christ, and the purity of your fellowship unto them and unto all;
whose minister I became, according to the economy of God which was given to me unto you, to fulfill the word of God,
For if there was glory in the ministry of condemnation, how much more does the ministry of righteousness abound in glory.
But be thou sober in all things, suffer affliction, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
Luke alone is with me. Having taken Mark, bring him with you: for he is useful unto me for the ministry.
Do you not know that those working in the sacrifices eat those things of the temple; and those serving the altar partake of the altar?
giving no occasion of stumbling in anything, in order that the ministry may not be blamed;
that I should be the minister of Christ Jesus unto the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering of the Gentiles may be well received, having been sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
There is neither part nor lot to thee in this word: for thy heart is not right before God.
But if the ministry of death, having been written in letters of stone, was in glory, so that the sons of Israel were not able to look upon the face of Moses on account of the glory of his countenance; which was destined to be done away:
but now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, insomuch that he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been founded on better promises.
But rise up, and stand upon thy feet: for unto this have I appeared unto thee, to make thee a minister and a martyr both of those things which thou hast seen, and of which I will appear unto thee;
All things are from God, the one having reconciled us unto himself through Christ, and gave us the ministry of reconciliation,
But I speak to you Gentiles. Inasmuch then as I am an apostle of the Gentiles, I glorify my ministry:
as each one received the gift of grace, ministering the same to one another, as the good stewards of the manifold grace of God:
I know your works, and your divine love, and faith, and ministry, and patience, and your works: the last more than the first.
as the Son of man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His soul a ransom for many.
for a door is opened unto me great and effectual, and there are many antagonizing.
if any one speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any one ministers, as from the strength which God supplies; in order that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ; to whom there is glory and power unto the ages of the ages. Amen.
for the one having wrought with Peter unto the apostleship of the circumcision also wrought with me unto the Gentiles:
It is a faithful saying, If any one desires the episcopacy, he covets a beautiful work.
And say to Archippus; Take heed to the ministry which you received in the Lord, that you may fill it.
not a novice, lest being puffed up he may fall into the condemnation of the devil.
and Joanna the wife of Chuzas the steward of Herod, and Susanna, and many other women, who were accustomed to minister unto Him from those things belonging to them.
If any one may minister unto me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall my minister be: if any one may minister unto me, the Father will honor him.
at the same time also praying for us, in order that God may open to us the door of the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, on account of which I indeed am bound;
if you abide in the faith, having been grounded and firm, and not moved from the hope of the gospel which you have heard, having been preached in all creation which is under heaven; whose minister I Paul became.
From Thematic Bible
Ministry » Who is a minister of God
Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities. For there is no authority except that which is from God; and the existing authorities have been ordained of God. So the one resisting the authority, antagonizes the ordinance of God: and those antagonizing shall receive to themselves judgment. For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Whether do you not wish to fear the authority? do the good, and you shall have praise from it: read more.
for he is the minister of God for you for good. But if you do evil, fear; for he bears not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, executing judgment unto wrath unto the one doing evil. Therefore it is necessary to submit, not only on account of wrath, but also on account of conscience. For on account of this also pay tribute; for they are the ministers of God, attending to this very thing.
Do we again begin to commend ourselves? or whether have we need of commendatory letters to you or from you, as some do? You are our letter, having been written in our hearts, known and read of all men, being manifest that you are the letter of Christ, having been ministered by us, having been written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God: not in tables of stone, but in tables that are hearts of flesh. read more.
But we have such confidence through Christ towards God, not that we are able of ourselves to think anything as from ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; who also rendered us able ministers of the new covenant; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter kills, but the spirit creates life.
Ministry » How to minister
if any one speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any one ministers, as from the strength which God supplies; in order that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ; to whom there is glory and power unto the ages of the ages. Amen.
Topics on Ministry
Angels, Ministry To Believers
Acts 12:7-11And, behold, the angel of the Lord stood over him, and a light shone in the house; and having touched the side of Peter, he raised him up, saying; Rise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.
Angels, Ministry To Christ
Matthew 4:11Then the devil leaveth Him; and behold, the angels came to Him and continued to minister unto Him.
Angels, Ministry To Unbelievers
Acts 12:23And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not the glory to God; and being eaten by worms, he breathed out his soul.
Apostles, During Jesus Earthly Ministry
Mark 3:14And He made twelve (apostles) that they may be with Him and that He may send them out to preach,
evangelists, ministry of
Luke 4:43And He said to them, That, it behooveth me to preach the gospel of the kingdom of God to many other cities: because unto this I have been sent.
Forgiveness, In Ministry of Christ
Matthew 1:20-21And he meditating on these things, behold an angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying; Joseph, son of David, do not fear to receive Mary thy wife; for that which is begotten in her is of the Holy Spirit;
Ministry Of The Son Of Man
Matthew 16:13And Jesus having come into the regions of Caesarea Philippi, asked His disciples, saying, Whom do the people say that I, the Son of man, am?
Ministry, In The Church
Acts 20:28Take heed to yourselves, and all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost has placed you shepherds, to shepherdise the church of God, which He bought with His own blood.
Ministry, Nature Of
Romans 1:25who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed for evermore: amen.
Ministry, Qualifications For
1 Corinthians 1:27-29but God has chosen the foolish things of the world, that he may confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world, that he may confound the strong;
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