Ministry

And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, …

Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

…for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” …

Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.

But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. …

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!”