Trustees

For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. — read the full passage →

As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. — read the full passage →

But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him.

But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.

And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. — read the full passage →

And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the Lord, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour; — read the full passage →

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.

And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. — read the full passage →

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.

Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; — read the full passage →

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: — read the full passage →

I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them.

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) — read the full passage →

Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. — read the full passage →

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. — read the full passage →

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.

For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?

And now, O Lord God, thou art that God, and thy words be true, and thou hast promised this goodness unto thy servant:

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; — read the full passage →

Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; — read the full passage →

Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.

Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.

If a man shall deliver unto his neighbour money or stuff to keep, and it be stolen out of the man’s house; if the thief be found, let him pay double. — read the full passage →

Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born?

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. — read the full passage →

The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.

But I trusted in thee, O Lord: I said, Thou art my God.

The valley gate repaired Hanun, and the inhabitants of Zanoah; they built it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and a thousand cubits on the wall unto the dung gate. — read the full passage →

Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. — read the full passage →

Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; — read the full passage →

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. — read the full passage →

He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. — read the full passage →

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. It was written to the Philippians from Rome by Epaphroditus.

I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.

For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. — read the full passage →

Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

God is jealous, and the Lord revengeth; the Lord revengeth, and is furious; the Lord will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies.

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.

Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.