For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Verses For Discipline & Faith
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So shall ye divide this land unto you according to the tribes of Israel.
Ezekiel
Major Prophets / EzekielThen the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
John
GospelsI counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
Ecclesiastes
WisdomO house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the LORD.
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahArtaxerxes, king of kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven, perfect peace, and at such a time.
Ezra
HistoryAnd by weight he gave gold for the tables of shewbread, for every table; and likewise silver for the tables of silver:
1 Chronicles
History / EzraAnd he shall spread forth his hands in the midst of them, as he that swimmeth spreadeth forth his hands to swim: and he shall bring down their pride together with the spoils of their hands.
Isaiah
Major ProphetsThen sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;
Nehemiah
HistoryBecause that he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersThus saith the Lord GOD; It shall also come to pass, that at the same time shall things come into thy mind, and thou shalt think an evil thought:
Ezekiel
Major ProphetsAll the fowls of heaven made their nests in his boughs, and under his branches did all the beasts of the field bring forth their young, and under his shadow dwelt all great nations.
Ezekiel
Major Prophets / EzekielIf a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
1 John
General Epistles / JohnAnd the LORD said unto him, Who hath made man's mouth? or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the LORD?
Exodus
LawFor they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.
Mark
GospelsThe words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
Ecclesiastes
WisdomWho is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.
1 Peter
General EpistlesAnd when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore.
Mark
GospelsWho satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Psalms
PoetryAwake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.
1 Corinthians
Pauline EpistlesThis he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.
John
Gospels / JohnAnd Moses made an end of speaking all these words to all Israel:
Deuteronomy
Law / MosesThe sons also of Jediael; Bilhan: and the sons of Bilhan; Jeush, and Benjamin, and Ehud, and Chenaanah, and Zethan, and Tharshish, and Ahishahar.
1 Chronicles
History / EzraFor Jacob my servant's sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me.