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@Pretzel Render unto Cesar, what is Cesars.
Hebrews 13:17 ESV / 4,447 helpful votes
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.
1 Timothy 5:17 ESV / 4,088 helpful votes
Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.
Hebrews 13:7 ESV / 2,968 helpful votes
Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.
Romans 13:1 ESV / 2,877 helpful votes
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.
Exodus 20:12 ESV / 2,332 helpful votes
“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 ESV / 2,323 helpful votes
We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.
1 Peter 2:17 ESV / 2,259 helpful votes
Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.
Philippians 2:3 ESV / 2,181 helpful votes
Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.
Acts 20:28 ESV / 2,176 helpful votes
Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.
Matthew 20:26 ESV / 2,042 helpful votes
It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant,
1 Peter 5:5 ESV / 2,015 helpful votes
Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
Galatians 6:9 ESV / 1,968 helpful votes
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
1 Timothy 4:12 ESV / 1,872 helpful votes
Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
Proverbs 29:2 ESV / 1,767 helpful votes
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Matthew 7:12 ESV / 1,654 helpful votes
“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.
1 Timothy 2:1-15 ESV / 1,629 helpful votes
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, ...
Galatians 6:6 ESV / 1,500 helpful votes
One who is taught the word must share all good things with the one who teaches.
1 Timothy 5:17-20 ESV / 1,488 helpful votes
Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.” Do not admit a charge against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses. As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear.
Proverbs 11:14 ESV / 1,451 helpful votes
Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.
Philippians 4:13 ESV / 1,372 helpful votes
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
2 Timothy 2:15 ESV / 1,355 helpful votes
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
Isaiah 41:10 ESV / 1,353 helpful votes
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
John 3:30 ESV / 1,308 helpful votes
He must increase, but I must decrease.”
Romans 12:10 ESV / 1,292 helpful votes
Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
Romans 13:1-7 ESV / 1,289 helpful votes
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer. Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God's wrath but also for the sake of conscience. ...
Acts 14:23 ESV / 1,269 helpful votes
And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
Proverbs 4:23 ESV / 1,264 helpful votes
Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.
1 Peter 2:13-17 ESV / 1,225 helpful votes
Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.
1 Timothy 2:1-2 ESV / 1,223 helpful votes
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.
Exodus 18:21 ESV / 1,202 helpful votes
Moreover, look for able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe, and place such men over the people as chiefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.
Psalm 78:72 ESV / 1,179 helpful votes
With upright heart he shepherded them and guided them with his skillful hand.
1 Thessalonians 5:12 ESV / 1,177 helpful votes
We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,
Proverbs 29:14 ESV / 1,132 helpful votes
If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.
Proverbs 16:12 ESV / 1,127 helpful votes
It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.
1 Timothy 3:5 ESV / 1,109 helpful votes
For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God's church?
Proverbs 29:4 ESV / 1,056 helpful votes
By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.
1 Peter 2:13-14 ESV / 1,031 helpful votes
Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good.
1 Peter 5:2-3 ESV / 1,018 helpful votes
Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock.
Leviticus 19:32 ESV / 1,006 helpful votes
“You shall stand up before the gray head and honor the face of an old man, and you shall fear your God: I am the Lord.
Acts 15:1-41 ESV / 986 helpful votes
But some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and the elders about this question. So, being sent on their way by the church, they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, describing in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and brought great joy to all the brothers. When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they declared all that God had done with them. But some believers who belonged to the party of the Pharisees rose up and said, “It is necessary to circumcise them and to order them to keep the law of Moses.” ...
2 Thessalonians 3:1 ESV / 982 helpful votes
Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you,
Matthew 5:37 ESV / 972 helpful votes
Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.
Romans 13:1-14 ESV / 948 helpful votes
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer. Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God's wrath but also for the sake of conscience. ...
1 Peter 2:1-25 ESV / 906 helpful votes
So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. ...
1 Peter 5:7 ESV / 896 helpful votes
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
Colossians 3:17 ESV / 896 helpful votes
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Acts 20:17 ESV / 896 helpful votes
Now from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the church to come to him.
James 4:4 ESV / 891 helpful votes
You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.
Ephesians 5:21 ESV / 875 helpful votes
Submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.
Philippians 2:29 ESV / 872 helpful votes
So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such men,
Romans 13:2 ESV / 855 helpful votes
Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.
Titus 3:1-2 ESV / 844 helpful votes
Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.
Proverbs 29:12 ESV / 831 helpful votes
If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.
1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 ESV / 820 helpful votes
For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you? For you are our glory and joy.
2 Timothy 4:2 ESV / 809 helpful votes
Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.
Titus 3:1 ESV / 807 helpful votes
Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
James 1:12 ESV / 806 helpful votes
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
Proverbs 22:29 ESV / 806 helpful votes
Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
1 Timothy 3:1-16 ESV / 772 helpful votes
The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God's church? ...
1 Timothy 6:1 ESV / 771 helpful votes
Let all who are under a yoke as slaves regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be reviled.
Acts 20:31 ESV / 770 helpful votes
Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish everyone with tears.
1 Thessalonians 5:1-28 ESV / 766 helpful votes
Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. But you are not in darkness, brothers, for that day to surprise you like a thief. For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness. ...
Revelation 1:1-20 ESV / 765 helpful votes
The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood ...
Philippians 2:4 ESV / 757 helpful votes
Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Ephesians 4:11-12 ESV / 748 helpful votes
And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,
1 Corinthians 4:1-2 ESV / 738 helpful votes
This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.
Luke 6:31 ESV / 735 helpful votes
And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.
Ephesians 4:11-16 ESV / 722 helpful votes
And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, ...
1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV / 704 helpful votes
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Isaiah 29:13 ESV / 700 helpful votes
And the Lord said: “Because this people draw near with their mouth and honor me with their lips, while their hearts are far from me, and their fear of me is a commandment taught by men,
Ephesians 6:2 ESV / 698 helpful votes
“Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise),
Hebrews 13:24 ESV / 690 helpful votes
Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those who come from Italy send you greetings.
Proverbs 3:9 ESV / 681 helpful votes
Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce;
2 Timothy 3:12 ESV / 678 helpful votes
Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,
Psalm 22:23 ESV / 677 helpful votes
You who fear the Lord, praise him! All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him, and stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel!
Revelation 5:13 ESV / 666 helpful votes
And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!”
1 Corinthians 9:14 ESV / 665 helpful votes
In the same way, the Lord commanded that those who proclaim the gospel should get their living by the gospel.
Proverbs 21:21 ESV / 646 helpful votes
Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Hebrews 13:4 ESV / 644 helpful votes
Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.
Romans 8:28 ESV / 641 helpful votes
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Acts 6:1-15 ESV / 625 helpful votes
Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty. But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” And what they said pleased the whole gathering, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch. ...
1 Corinthians 16:16 ESV / 608 helpful votes
Be subject to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.
Revelation 1:1 ESV / 604 helpful votes
The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,
1 Timothy 5:8 ESV / 603 helpful votes
But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
Philippians 2:16 ESV / 591 helpful votes
Holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day
Hebrews 13:17 ESV / 4,447 helpful votes
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.
1 Timothy 5:17 ESV / 4,088 helpful votes
Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.
Hebrews 13:7 ESV / 2,968 helpful votes
Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.
Romans 13:1 ESV / 2,877 helpful votes
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.
Exodus 20:12 ESV / 2,332 helpful votes
“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 ESV / 2,323 helpful votes
We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.
1 Peter 2:17 ESV / 2,259 helpful votes
Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.
Philippians 2:3 ESV / 2,181 helpful votes
Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.
Acts 20:28 ESV / 2,176 helpful votes
Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.
Matthew 20:26 ESV / 2,042 helpful votes
It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant,
1 Peter 5:5 ESV / 2,015 helpful votes
Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
Galatians 6:9 ESV / 1,968 helpful votes
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
1 Timothy 4:12 ESV / 1,872 helpful votes
Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
Proverbs 29:2 ESV / 1,767 helpful votes
When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Matthew 7:12 ESV / 1,654 helpful votes
“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.
1 Timothy 2:1-15 ESV / 1,629 helpful votes
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, ...
Galatians 6:6 ESV / 1,500 helpful votes
One who is taught the word must share all good things with the one who teaches.
1 Timothy 5:17-20 ESV / 1,488 helpful votes
Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.” Do not admit a charge against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses. As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear.
Proverbs 11:14 ESV / 1,451 helpful votes
Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.
Philippians 4:13 ESV / 1,372 helpful votes
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
2 Timothy 2:15 ESV / 1,355 helpful votes
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
Isaiah 41:10 ESV / 1,353 helpful votes
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
John 3:30 ESV / 1,308 helpful votes
He must increase, but I must decrease.”
Romans 12:10 ESV / 1,292 helpful votes
Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
Romans 13:1-7 ESV / 1,289 helpful votes
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer. Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God's wrath but also for the sake of conscience. ...
Acts 14:23 ESV / 1,269 helpful votes
And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
Proverbs 4:23 ESV / 1,264 helpful votes
Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.
1 Peter 2:13-17 ESV / 1,225 helpful votes
Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.
1 Timothy 2:1-2 ESV / 1,223 helpful votes
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.
Exodus 18:21 ESV / 1,202 helpful votes
Moreover, look for able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe, and place such men over the people as chiefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.
Psalm 78:72 ESV / 1,179 helpful votes
With upright heart he shepherded them and guided them with his skillful hand.
1 Thessalonians 5:12 ESV / 1,177 helpful votes
We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,
Proverbs 29:14 ESV / 1,132 helpful votes
If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever.
Proverbs 16:12 ESV / 1,127 helpful votes
It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.
1 Timothy 3:5 ESV / 1,109 helpful votes
For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God's church?
Proverbs 29:4 ESV / 1,056 helpful votes
By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.
1 Peter 2:13-14 ESV / 1,031 helpful votes
Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good.
1 Peter 5:2-3 ESV / 1,018 helpful votes
Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock.
Leviticus 19:32 ESV / 1,006 helpful votes
“You shall stand up before the gray head and honor the face of an old man, and you shall fear your God: I am the Lord.
Acts 15:1-41 ESV / 986 helpful votes
But some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and the elders about this question. So, being sent on their way by the church, they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, describing in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and brought great joy to all the brothers. When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they declared all that God had done with them. But some believers who belonged to the party of the Pharisees rose up and said, “It is necessary to circumcise them and to order them to keep the law of Moses.” ...
2 Thessalonians 3:1 ESV / 982 helpful votes
Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you,
Matthew 5:37 ESV / 972 helpful votes
Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.
Romans 13:1-14 ESV / 948 helpful votes
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer. Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God's wrath but also for the sake of conscience. ...
1 Peter 2:1-25 ESV / 906 helpful votes
So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. ...
1 Peter 5:7 ESV / 896 helpful votes
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
Colossians 3:17 ESV / 896 helpful votes
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Acts 20:17 ESV / 896 helpful votes
Now from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the church to come to him.
James 4:4 ESV / 891 helpful votes
You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.
Ephesians 5:21 ESV / 875 helpful votes
Submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.
Philippians 2:29 ESV / 872 helpful votes
So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such men,
Romans 13:2 ESV / 855 helpful votes
Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.
Titus 3:1-2 ESV / 844 helpful votes
Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.
Proverbs 29:12 ESV / 831 helpful votes
If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.
1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 ESV / 820 helpful votes
For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you? For you are our glory and joy.
2 Timothy 4:2 ESV / 809 helpful votes
Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.
Titus 3:1 ESV / 807 helpful votes
Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
James 1:12 ESV / 806 helpful votes
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
Proverbs 22:29 ESV / 806 helpful votes
Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
1 Timothy 3:1-16 ESV / 772 helpful votes
The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God's church? ...
1 Timothy 6:1 ESV / 771 helpful votes
Let all who are under a yoke as slaves regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be reviled.
Acts 20:31 ESV / 770 helpful votes
Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish everyone with tears.
1 Thessalonians 5:1-28 ESV / 766 helpful votes
Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. But you are not in darkness, brothers, for that day to surprise you like a thief. For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness. ...
Revelation 1:1-20 ESV / 765 helpful votes
The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood ...
Philippians 2:4 ESV / 757 helpful votes
Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Ephesians 4:11-12 ESV / 748 helpful votes
And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,
1 Corinthians 4:1-2 ESV / 738 helpful votes
This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.
Luke 6:31 ESV / 735 helpful votes
And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.
Ephesians 4:11-16 ESV / 722 helpful votes
And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, ...
1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV / 704 helpful votes
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Isaiah 29:13 ESV / 700 helpful votes
And the Lord said: “Because this people draw near with their mouth and honor me with their lips, while their hearts are far from me, and their fear of me is a commandment taught by men,
Ephesians 6:2 ESV / 698 helpful votes
“Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise),
Hebrews 13:24 ESV / 690 helpful votes
Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those who come from Italy send you greetings.
Proverbs 3:9 ESV / 681 helpful votes
Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce;
2 Timothy 3:12 ESV / 678 helpful votes
Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,
Psalm 22:23 ESV / 677 helpful votes
You who fear the Lord, praise him! All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him, and stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel!
Revelation 5:13 ESV / 666 helpful votes
And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!”
1 Corinthians 9:14 ESV / 665 helpful votes
In the same way, the Lord commanded that those who proclaim the gospel should get their living by the gospel.
Proverbs 21:21 ESV / 646 helpful votes
Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Hebrews 13:4 ESV / 644 helpful votes
Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.
Romans 8:28 ESV / 641 helpful votes
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Acts 6:1-15 ESV / 625 helpful votes
Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty. But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” And what they said pleased the whole gathering, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch. ...
1 Corinthians 16:16 ESV / 608 helpful votes
Be subject to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.
Revelation 1:1 ESV / 604 helpful votes
The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,
1 Timothy 5:8 ESV / 603 helpful votes
But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
Philippians 2:16 ESV / 591 helpful votes
Holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day
Iwillwait · M
@puck61 Thank for sharing this.
Question for you: If your family is separated and are not of faith, what would you do?
I have a child who is an adult now but does not believe due to the other parent's and friends beliefs.
I worry daily about the Scripture:
1 Timothy 5:8 ESV / 603 helpful votes
But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
Question for you: If your family is separated and are not of faith, what would you do?
I have a child who is an adult now but does not believe due to the other parent's and friends beliefs.
I worry daily about the Scripture:
1 Timothy 5:8 ESV / 603 helpful votes
But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
@Iwillwait Yeah, it seems like a lot of people put their mothers and fathers in homes and forget about them. I've seen it when I worked as a CNA. It's sad because these people always seem so sweet and caring themselves. I used to see God in their eyes and it was hard not to cry when I held their hands.