Matthew 20:25-28 (NIV) Jesus called them together and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave - just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."

Mark 10:42-45 (NIV) Jesus called them together and said, "You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."

Luke 22:25-27 (NIV) Jesus said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves. For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who is at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.

Matthew 23:11-12 (NIV) The greatest among you will be your servant. For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

Mark 9:35 (NIV) Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, "If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all."

Matthew 7:29 (NIV) because he taught as one who had authority (exousia), and not as their teachers of the law.

Matthew 8:9 (NIV) For I myself am a man under authority (exousia), with soldiers under me. I tell this one, 'Go,' and he goes; and that one, 'Come,' and he comes. I say to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."

Matthew 9:6 (NIV) But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority (exousia) on earth to forgive sins. . . ." Then he said to the paralytic, "Get up, take your mat and go home."

Matthew 9:8 (NIV) When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such authority (exousia) to men.

Matthew 10:1 (NIV) He called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority (exousia) to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness.

Matthew 21:23-24 (NIV) Jesus entered the temple courts, and, while he was teaching, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him. "By what authority (exousia) are you doing these things?" they asked. "And who gave you this authority (exousia)?" 24 Jesus replied, "I will also ask you one question. If you answer me, I will tell you by what authority (exousia) I am doing these things.

Matthew 21:27 (NIV) So they answered Jesus, "We don't know." Then he said, "Neither will I tell you by what authority (exousia) I am doing these things.

Matthew 28:18 (NIV) Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority (exousia) in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

Mark 1:22 (NIV) The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority (exousia), not as the teachers of the law.

Mark 1:27 (NIV) The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, "What is this? A new teaching--and with authority (exousia)! He even gives orders to evil spirits and they obey him."

Mark 2:10 (NIV) But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority (exousia) on earth to forgive sins . . . ." He said to the paralytic,

Mark 3:15 (NIV) and to have authority (exousia) to drive out demons.

Mark 6:7 (NIV) Calling the Twelve to him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority (exousia) over evil spirits.

Mark 11:28-29 (NIV) "By what authority (exousia) are you doing these things?" they asked. "And who gave you authority (exousia) to do this?" 29 Jesus replied, "I will ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority (exousia) I am doing these things.

Mark 11:33 (NIV) So they answered Jesus, "We don't know." Jesus said, "Neither will I tell you by what authority (exousia) I am doing these things."

Mark 13:34 (NIV) It's like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge (exousia), each with his assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch.

Mark 13:34 (KJV) For the Son of Man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority (exousia) to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.

Luke 4:6 (NIV) And he said to him, "I will give you all their authority (exousia) and splendor, for it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to.

Luke 4:32 (NIV) They were amazed at his teaching, because his message had authority (exousia).

Luke 4:36 (NIV) All the people were amazed and said to each other, "What is this teaching? With authority (exousia) and power he gives orders to evil spirits and they come out!"

Luke 5:24 (NIV) But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority (exousia) on earth to forgive sins. . . ." He said to the paralyzed man, "I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home."

Luke 7:8 (NIV) For I myself am a man under authority (exousia), with soldiers under me. I tell this one, 'Go,' and he goes; and that one, 'Come,' and he comes. I say to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."

Luke 9:1 (NIV) When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority (exousia) to drive out all demons and to cure diseases,

Luke 10:19 (NIV) I have given you authority (exousia) to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.

Luke 12:5 (NIV) But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after the killing of the body, has power (exousia) to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him.

Luke 12:11 (NIV) "When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities (exousia), do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say,

Luke 19:17 (NIV) "'Well done, my good servant!' his master replied. 'Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge (exousia) of ten cities.'

Luke 19:17 (KJV) And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority (exousia) over ten cities.

Luke 20:2 (NIV) "Tell us by what authority (exousia) you are doing these things," they said. "Who gave you this authority (exousia)?"

Luke 20:8 (NIV) Jesus said, "Neither will I tell you by what authority (exousia) I am doing these things."

Luke 20:20 (NIV) Keeping a close watch on him, they sent spies, who pretended to be honest. They hoped to catch Jesus in something he said so that they might hand him over to the power and authority (exousia) of the governor.

Luke 22:53 (NIV) Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on me. But this is your hour--when darkness reigns (exousia)."

Luke 22:53 (KJV) When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power (exousia) of darkness.

Luke 23:7 (NIV) When he learned that Jesus was under Herod's jurisdiction (exousia), he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time.

John 1:12 (NIV) Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right (exousia) to become children of God--

John 1:12 (KJV) But as many as received him, to them gave he power (exousia) to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

John 5:27 (NIV) And he has given him authority (exousia) to judge because he is the Son of Man.

John 10:18 (NIV) No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority (exousia) to lay it down and authority (exousia) to take it up again. This command I received from my Father."

John 17:2 (NIV) For you granted him authority (exousia) over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him.

John 19:10 (NIV) "Do you refuse to speak to me?" Pilate said. "Don't you realize I have power (exousia) either to free you or to crucify you?"

John 19:11 (NIV) Jesus answered, "You would have no power (exousia) over me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin."

Acts 1:7 (NIV) He said to them: "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority (exousia).

Acts 5:4 (NIV) Didn't it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasn't the money at your disposal (exousia)? What made you think of doing such a thing? You have not lied to men but to God."

Acts 5:4 (KJV) Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? And after it was sold, was it not in thine own power (exousia)? Why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? Thou has not lied unto men, but unto God.

Acts 8:19 (NIV) and said, "Give me also this ability (exousia) so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit."

Acts 8:19 (KJV) Saying, Give me also this power (exousia), that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.

Acts 9:14 (NIV) And he has come here with authority (exousia) from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name."

Acts 26:10 (NIV) And that is just what I did in Jerusalem. On the authority (exousia) of the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when they were put to death, I cast my vote against them.

Acts 26:12 (NIV) "On one of these journeys I was going to Damascus with the authority (exousia) and commission of the chief priests.

Acts 26:18 (NIV) to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power (exousia) of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'

Romans 9:21 (NIV) Does not the potter have the right (exousia) to make out of the same lump of clay some pottery for noble purposes and some for common use?

Romans 9:21 (KJV) Hath not the potter power (exousia) over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?

Romans 13:1-3 (NIV) Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities (exousia), for there is no authority (exousia) except that which God has established. The authorities (exousia) that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, he who rebels against the authority (exousia) is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority (exousia)? Then do what is right and he will commend you.

1 Corinthians 7:37 (NIV) But the man who has settled the matter in his own mind, who is under no compulsion but has control (exousia) over his own will, and who has made up his mind not to marry the virgin--this man also does the right thing.

1 Corinthians 7:37 (KJV) Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power (exousia) over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well.

1 Corinthians 8:9 (NIV) Be careful, however, that the exercise (exousia) of your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak.

1 Corinthians 8:9 (KJV) But take heed lest by any means this liberty (exousia) of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.

1 Corinthians 9:4 (NIV) Don't we have the right (exousia) to food and drink?

1 Corinthians 9:4 (KJV) Have we not power (exousia) to eat and to drink?

1 Corinthians 9:5 (NIV) Don't we have the right (exousia) to take a believing wife along with us, as do the other apostles and the Lord's brothers and Cephas ?

1 Corinthians 9:5 (KJV) Have we not power (exousia) to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?

1 Corinthians 9:6 (NIV) Or is it only I and Barnabas who must (exousia) work for a living?

1 Corinthians 9:6 (KJV) Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power (exousia) to forbear working?

1 Corinthians 9:12 (NIV) If others have this right (exousia) of support from you, shouldn't we have it all the more? But we did not use this right (exousia). On the contrary, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ.

1 Corinthians 9:12 (KJV) If others be partakers of this power (exousia) over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power (exousia); but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.

1 Corinthians 9:18 (NIV) What then is my reward? Just this: that in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not make use of my rights (exousia) in preaching it.

1 Corinthians 9:18 (KJV) What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power (exousia) in the gospel.

1 Corinthians 11:10 (NIV) For this reason, and because of the angels, the woman ought to have a sign of authority (exousia) on her head.

1 Corinthians 15:24 (NIV) Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority (exousia) and power.

2 Corinthians 10:8 (NIV) For even if I boast somewhat freely about the authority (exousia) the Lord gave us for building you up rather than pulling you down, I will not be ashamed of it.

2 Corinthians 13:10 (NIV) This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh in my use of authority (exousia)--the authority (exousia) the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.

Ephesians 1:21 (NIV) far above all rule and authority (exousia), power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.

Ephesians 2:2 (NIV) in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom (exousia) of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.

Ephesians 2:2 (KJV) Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power (exousia) of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:

Ephesians 3:10 (NIV) His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities (exousia) in the heavenly realms,

Ephesians 6:12 (NIV) For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities (exousia), against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Colossians 1:13 (NIV) For he has rescued us from the dominion (exousia) of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves,

Colossians 1:13 (KJV) Who hath delivered us from the power (exousia) of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear son:

Colossians 1:16 (NIV) For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities (exousia); all things were created by him and for him.

Colossians 2:10 (NIV) and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority (exousia).

Colossians 2:15 (NIV) And having disarmed the powers and authorities (exousia), he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.

2 Thessalonians 3:9 (NIV) We did this, not because we do not have the right (exousia) to such help, but in order to make ourselves a model for you to follow.

2 Thessalonians 3:9 (KJV) Not because we have not power (exousia), but to make ourselves and ensample unto you to follow us.

Titus 3:1 (NIV) Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities (exousia), to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good,

Hebrews 13:10 (NIV) We have an altar from which those who minister at the tabernacle have no right (exousia) to eat.

1 Peter 3:22 (NIV) who has gone into heaven and is at God's right hand--with angels, authorities (exousia) and powers in submission to him.

Jude 1:25 (NIV) to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority (exousia), through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.

Revelation 2:26-27 (NIV) To him who overcomes and does my will to the end, I will give authority (exousia) over the nations-- 27 'He will rule them with an iron scepter; he will dash them to pieces like pottery' -- just as I have received authority (exousia) from my Father.

Revelation 6:8 (NIV) I looked, and there before me was a pale horse! Its rider was named Death, and Hades was following close behind him. They were given power (exousia) over a fourth of the earth to kill by sword, famine and plague, and by the wild beasts of the earth.

Revelation 9:3 (NIV) And out of the smoke locusts came down upon the earth and were given power (exousia) like that of scorpions of the earth.

Revelation 9:10 (NIV) They had tails and stings like scorpions, and in their tails they had power (exousia) to torment people for five months.

Revelation 9:19 (NIV) The power (exousia) of the horses was in their mouths and in their tails; for their tails were like snakes, having heads with which they inflict injury.

Revelation 11:6 (NIV) These men have power (exousia) to shut up the sky so that it will not rain during the time they are prophesying; and they have power (exousia) to turn the waters into blood and to strike the earth with every kind of plague as often as they want.

Revelation 12:10 (NIV) Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: "Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority (exousia) of his Christ. For the accuser of our brothers, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down.

Revelation 13:2 (NIV) The beast I saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of a bear and a mouth like that of a lion. The dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority (exousia).

Revelation 13:4-5 (NIV) Men worshiped the dragon because he had given authority (exousia) to the beast, and they also worshiped the beast and asked, "Who is like the beast? Who can make war against him?" 5 The beast was given a mouth to utter proud words and blasphemies and to exercise his authority (exousia) for forty-two months.

Revelation 13:7 (NIV) He was given power to make war against the saints and to conquer them. And he was given authority (exousia) over every tribe, people, language and nation.

Revelation 13:12 (NIV) He exercised all the authority (exousia) of the first beast on his behalf, and made the earth and its inhabitants worship the first beast, whose fatal wound had been healed.

Revelation 14:18 (NIV) Still another angel, who had charge (exousia) of the fire, came from the altar and called in a loud voice to him who had the sharp sickle, "Take your sharp sickle and gather the clusters of grapes from the earth's vine, because its grapes are ripe."

Revelation 14:18 (KJV) And another angel came out from the altar, which had power (exousia) over fire; and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust in thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fully ripe.

Revelation 16:9 (NIV) They were seared by the intense heat and they cursed the name of God, who had control (exousia) over these plagues, but they refused to repent and glorify him.

Revelation 16:9 (KJV) And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power (exousia) over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory.

Revelation 17:12-13 (NIV) "The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but who for one hour will receive authority (exousia) as kings along with the beast. 13 They have one purpose and will give their power and authority (exousia) to the beast.

Revelation 18:1 (NIV) After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven. He had great authority (exousia), and the earth was illuminated by his splendor.

Revelation 20:6 (NIV) Blessed and holy are those who have part in the first resurrection. The second death has no power (exousia) over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years.

Matthew 10:1 (NIV) He called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority (exousia) to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness.

Mark 3:15 (NIV) and to have authority (exousia) to drive out demons.

Mark 6:7 (NIV) Calling the Twelve to him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority (exousia) over evil spirits.

Luke 9:1 (NIV) When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority (exousia) to drive out all demons and to cure diseases,

Luke 10:19 (NIV) I have given you authority (exousia) to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.

2 Corinthians 10:8 (NIV) For even if I boast somewhat freely about the authority (exousia) the Lord gave us for building you up rather than pulling you down, I will not be ashamed of it.

2 Corinthians 13:10 (NIV) This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh in my use of authority (exousia)--the authority (exousia) the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.

Titus 2:15 (NIV) These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority (epitage). Do not let anyone despise you.

Hebrews 13:17 (NIV) Obey your leaders and submit to their authority (NIG). They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you.

Hebrews 13:17 (KJV) Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

Revelation 2:26 (NIV) To him who overcomes and does my will to the end, I will give authority (exousia) over the nations—

Revelation 20:4 (NIV) I saw thrones on which were seated those who had been given authority (NIG) to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony for Jesus and because of the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or his image and had not received his mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

Revelation 20:4 (KJV) And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

John 7:26 (NIV) Here he is, speaking publicly, and they are not saying a word to him. Have the authorities (archon) really concluded that he is the Christ ?

Acts 9:14 (NIV) And he has come here with authority (exousia) from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name."

Acts 26:10 (NIV) And that is just what I did in Jerusalem. On the authority (exousia) of the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when they were put to death, I cast my vote against them.

Acts 26:12 (NIV) "On one of these journeys I was going to Damascus with the authority (exousia) and commission of the chief priests.

Revelation 13:2 (NIV) The beast I saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of a bear and a mouth like that of a lion. The dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority (exousia).

Revelation 13:4-5 (NIV) Men worshiped the dragon because he had given authority (exousia) to the beast, and they also worshiped the beast and asked, "Who is like the beast? Who can make war against him?" 5 The beast was given a mouth to utter proud words and blasphemies and to exercise his authority (exousia) for forty-two months.

Revelation 13:7 (NIV) He was given power to make war against the saints and to conquer them. And he was given authority (exousia) over every tribe, people, language and nation.

Revelation 13:12 (NIV) He exercised all the authority (exousia) of the first beast on his behalf, and made the earth and its inhabitants worship the first beast, whose fatal wound had been healed.

Matthew 7:29 (NIV) because he taught as one who had authority (exousia), and not as their teachers of the law.

Matthew 9:6 (NIV) But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority (exousia) on earth to forgive sins. . . ." Then he said to the paralytic, "Get up, take your mat and go home."

Matthew 9:8 (NIV) When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such authority (exousia) to men.

Matthew 21:23-24 (NIV) Jesus entered the temple courts, and, while he was teaching, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him. "By what authority (exousia) are you doing these things?" they asked. "And who gave you this authority (exousia)?" 24 Jesus replied, "I will also ask you one question. If you answer me, I will tell you by what authority (exousia) I am doing these things.

Matthew 21:27 (NIV) So they answered Jesus, "We don't know." Then he said, "Neither will I tell you by what authority (exousia) I am doing these things.

Matthew 28:18 (NIV) Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority (exousia) in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

Mark 1:22 (NIV) The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority (exousia), not as the teachers of the law.

Mark 1:27 (NIV) The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, "What is this? A new teaching--and with authority (exousia)! He even gives orders to evil spirits and they obey him."

Mark 2:10 (NIV) But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority (exousia) on earth to forgive sins . . . ." He said to the paralytic,

Mark 11:28-29 (NIV) "By what authority (exousia) are you doing these things?" they asked. "And who gave you authority (exousia) to do this?" 29 Jesus replied, "I will ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority (exousia) I am doing these things.

Mark 11:33 (NIV) So they answered Jesus, "We don't know." Jesus said, "Neither will I tell you by what authority (exousia) I am doing these things."

Luke 4:32 (NIV) They were amazed at his teaching, because his message had authority (exousia).

Luke 4:36 (NIV) All the people were amazed and said to each other, "What is this teaching? With authority (exousia) and power he gives orders to evil spirits and they come out!"

Luke 5:24 (NIV) But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority (exousia) on earth to forgive sins. . . ." He said to the paralyzed man, "I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home."

Luke 20:2 (NIV) "Tell us by what authority (exousia) you are doing these things," they said. "Who gave you this authority (exousia)?"

Luke 20:8 (NIV) Jesus said, "Neither will I tell you by what authority (exousia) I am doing these things."

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John 2:18 (NIV) Then the Jews demanded of him, "What miraculous sign can you show us to prove your authority (NIG) to do all this?"

John 2:18 (KJV) Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things?

John 5:27 (NIV) And he has given him authority (exousia) to judge because he is the Son of Man.

John 10:18 (NIV) No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority (exousia) to lay it down and authority (exousia) to take it up again. This command I received from my Father."

John 17:2 (NIV) For you granted him authority (exousia) over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him.

1 Thessalonians 4:2 (NIV) For you know what instructions we gave you by the authority (NIG) of the Lord Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 4:2 (KJV) For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus.

Jude 1:25 (NIV) to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority (exousia), through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.

Revelation 2:27 (NIV) 'He will rule them with an iron scepter; he will dash them to pieces like pottery' -- just as I have received authority (NIG) from my Father.

Revelation 2:27 (KJV) And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.

Romans 7:1 (NIV) Do you not know, brothers--for I am speaking to men who know the law--that the law has authority (kurieuo) over a man only as long as he lives?

1 Corinthians 15:24 (NIV) Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority (exousia) and power.

Ephesians 1:21 (NIV) far above all rule and authority (exousia), power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.

Ephesians 3:10 (NIV) His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities (exousia) in the heavenly realms,

Ephesians 6:12 (NIV) For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities (exousia), against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Colossians 1:16 (NIV) For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities (exousia); all things were created by him and for him.

Colossians 2:10 (NIV) and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority(exousia).

Colossians 2:15 (NIV) And having disarmed the powers and authorities (exousia), he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.

1 Peter 3:22 (NIV) who has gone into heaven and is at God's right hand--with angels, authorities (exousia) and powers in submission to him.

Jude 1:6 (NIV) And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority (NIG) but abandoned their own home--these he has kept in darkness, bound with everlasting chains for judgment on the great Day.

Matthew 20:25 (NIV) Jesus called them together and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority (katexousiazo) over them.

Mark 10:42 (NIV) Jesus called them together and said, "You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority (katexousiazo) over them.

Luke 4:6 (NIV) And he said to him, "I will give you all their authority (exousia) and splendor, for it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to.

Luke 12:11 (NIV) "When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities (exousia), do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say,

Luke 20:20 (NIV) Keeping a close watch on him, they sent spies, who pretended to be honest. They hoped to catch Jesus in something he said so that they might hand him over to the power and authority (exousia) of the governor.

Luke 22:25 (NIV) Jesus said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority (exousiazo) over them call themselves Benefactors.

Acts 16:19 (NIV) When the owners of the slave girl realized that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace to face the authorities (archon).

Romans 13:1-3 (NIV) Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities (exousia), for there is no authority (exousia) except that which God has established. The authorities (exousia) that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, he who rebels against the authority (exousia) is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority (exousia)? Then do what is right and he will commend you.

Romans 13:5 (NIV) Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities (NIG), not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience.

Romans 13:5 (KJV) Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

Romans 13:6 (NIV) This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities (NIG) are God's servants, who give their full time to governing.

Romans 13:6 (KJV) For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

1 Timothy 2:2 (NIV) for kings and all those in authority (huperoche), that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

Titus 3:1 (NIV) Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities (exousia), to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good,

1 Peter 2:13 (NIV) Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority (ktisis) instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority (NIG),

2 Peter 2:10 (NIV) This is especially true of those who follow the corrupt desire of the sinful nature and despise authority (kuriotes). Bold and arrogant, these men are not afraid to slander celestial beings;

Jude 1:8 (NIV) In the very same way, these dreamers pollute their own bodies, reject authority (kuriotes) and slander celestial beings.

1 Corinthians 11:10 (NIV) For this reason, and because of the angels, the woman ought to have a sign of authority (exousia) on her head.

1 Timothy 2:12 (NIV) I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority (authenteo) over a man; she must be silent.

Matthew 8:9 (NIV) For I myself am a man under authority (exousia), with soldiers under me. I tell this one, 'Go,' and he goes; and that one, 'Come,' and he comes. I say to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."

Matthew 10:1-23 (NIV) He called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him. 5 These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: "Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. 6 Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. 7 As you go, preach this message: 'The kingdom of heaven is near.' 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. 9 Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in your belts; 10 take no bag for the journey, or extra tunic, or sandals or a staff; for the worker is worth his keep. 11 "Whatever town or village you enter, search for some worthy person there and stay at his house until you leave. 12 As you enter the home, give it your greeting. 13 If the home is deserving, let your peace rest on it; if it is not, let your peace return to you. 14 If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town. 15 I tell you the truth, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town. 16 I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. 17 "Be on your guard against men; they will hand you over to the local councils and flog you in their synagogues. 18 On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. 19 But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, 20 for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. 21 "Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. 22 All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. 23 When you are persecuted in one place, flee to another. I tell you the truth, you will not finish going through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes.

Matthew 28:18-20 (NIV) Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

Mark 3:13-19 (NIV) Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. 14 He appointed twelve--designating them apostles --that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach 15 and to have authority to drive out demons. 16 These are the twelve he appointed: Simon (to whom he gave the name Peter); 17 James son of Zebedee and his brother John (to them he gave the name Boanerges, which means Sons of Thunder); 18 Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot 19 and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.

Mark 6:6-12 (NIV) And he was amazed at their lack of faith. Then Jesus went around teaching from village to village. 7 Calling the Twelve to him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits. 8 These were his instructions: "Take nothing for the journey except a staff--no bread, no bag, no money in your belts. 9 Wear sandals but not an extra tunic. 10 Whenever you enter a house, stay there until you leave that town. 11 And if any place will not welcome you or listen to you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave, as a testimony against them." 12 They went out and preached that people should repent.

Mark 16:15-20 (NIV) He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. 16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 18 they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well." 19 After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God. 20 Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it.

Luke 9:1-6 (NIV) When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, 2 and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. 3 He told them: "Take nothing for the journey--no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra tunic. 4 Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that town. 5 If people do not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave their town, as a testimony against them." 6 So they set out and went from village to village, preaching the gospel and healing people everywhere.

Luke 10:1-21 (NIV) After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. 2 He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. 3 Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves. 4 Do not take a purse or bag or sandals; and do not greet anyone on the road. 5 "When you enter a house, first say, 'Peace to this house.' 6 If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you. 7 Stay in that house, eating and drinking whatever they give you, for the worker deserves his wages. Do not move around from house to house. 8 "When you enter a town and are welcomed, eat what is set before you. 9 Heal the sick who are there and tell them, 'The kingdom of God is near you.' 10 But when you enter a town and are not welcomed, go into its streets and say, 11 'Even the dust of your town that sticks to our feet we wipe off against you. Yet be sure of this: The kingdom of God is near.' 12 I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town. 13 "Woe to you, Korazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. 14 But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you. 15 And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to the skies? No, you will go down to the depths. 16 "He who listens to you listens to me; he who rejects you rejects me; but he who rejects me rejects him who sent me." 17 The seventy-two returned with joy and said, "Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name." 18 He replied, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. 19 I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. 20 However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." 21 At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure.

Acts 2:41-42 (NIV) Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

Acts 9:31 (NIV) Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord.

Acts 12:5 (NIV) So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him.

Acts 12:12-15 (NIV) When this had dawned on him, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered and were praying. 13 Peter knocked at the outer entrance, and a servant girl named Rhoda came to answer the door. 14 When she recognized Peter's voice, she was so overjoyed she ran back without opening it and exclaimed, "Peter is at the door!" 15 "You're out of your mind," they told her. When she kept insisting that it was so, they said, "It must be his angel."

Acts 8:14 (NIV) When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.

Acts 15:1-35 (NIV) Some men came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the brothers: "Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved." 2 This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp dispute and debate with them. So Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question. 3 The church sent them on their way, and as they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria, they told how the Gentiles had been converted. This news made all the brothers very glad. 4 When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and elders, to whom they reported everything God had done through them. 5 Then some of the believers who belonged to the party of the Pharisees stood up and said, "The Gentiles must be circumcised and required to obey the law of Moses." 6 The apostles and elders met to consider this question. 7 After much discussion, Peter got up and addressed them: "Brothers, you know that some time ago God made a choice among you that the Gentiles might hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe. 8 God, who knows the heart, showed that he accepted them by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as he did to us. 9 He made no distinction between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith. 10 Now then, why do you try to test God by putting on the necks of the disciples a yoke that neither we nor our fathers have been able to bear? 11 No! We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are." 12 The whole assembly became silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul telling about the miraculous signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them. 13 When they finished, James spoke up: "Brothers, listen to me. 14 Simon has described to us how God at first showed his concern by taking from the Gentiles a people for himself. 15 The words of the prophets are in agreement with this, as it is written: 16 "'After this I will return and rebuild David's fallen tent. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it, 17 that the remnant of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who bear my name, says the Lord, who does these things' 18 that have been known for ages. 19 "It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God. 20 Instead we should write to them, telling them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals and from blood. 21 For Moses has been preached in every city from the earliest times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath." 22 Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to choose some of their own men and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas, two men who were leaders among the brothers. 23 With them they sent the following letter: The apostles and elders, your brothers, To the Gentile believers in Antioch, Syria and Cilicia: Greetings. 24 We have heard that some went out from us without our authorization and disturbed you, troubling your minds by what they said. 25 So we all agreed to choose some men and send them to you with our dear friends Barnabas and Paul-- 26 men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 27 Therefore we are sending Judas and Silas to confirm by word of mouth what we are writing. 28 It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond the following requirements: 29 You are to abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things. Farewell. 30 The men were sent off and went down to Antioch, where they gathered the church together and delivered the letter. 31 The people read it and were glad for its encouraging message. 32 Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers. 33 After spending some time there, they were sent off by the brothers with the blessing of peace to return to those who had sent them. 34 35 But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, where they and many others taught and preached the word of the Lord.

Acts 16:4-5 (NIV) As they traveled from town to town, they delivered the decisions reached by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem for the people to obey. 5 So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers.

Acts 17:10 (NIV) As soon as it was night, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went to the Jewish synagogue.

1 Corinthians 5:1-5 (NIV) It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that does not occur even among pagans: A man has his father's wife. 2 And you are proud! Shouldn't you rather have been filled with grief and have put out of your fellowship the man who did this? 3 Even though I am not physically present, I am with you in spirit. And I have already passed judgment on the one who did this, just as if I were present. 4 When you are assembled in the name of our Lord Jesus and I am with you in spirit, and the power of our Lord Jesus is present, 5 hand this man over to Satan, so that the sinful nature may be destroyed and his spirit saved on the day of the Lord.

1 Corinthians 5:12-13 (NIV) What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? 13 God will judge those outside. "Expel the wicked man from among you."

1 Corinthians 6:4-6 (NIV) Therefore, if you have disputes about such matters, appoint as judges even men of little account in the church! 5 I say this to shame you. Is it possible that there is nobody among you wise enough to judge a dispute between believers? 6 But instead, one brother goes to law against another--and this in front of unbelievers!

Philippians 1:1 (NIV) Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:

1 Timothy 3 (NIV) Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task. 2 Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. 4 He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him with proper respect. 5 (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God's church?) 6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil. 7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil's trap. 8 Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. 9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. 11 In the same way, their wives are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything. 12 A deacon must be the husband of but one wife and must manage his children and his household well. 13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus. 14 Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that, 15 if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God's household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. 16 Beyond all question, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in a body, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.

1 Timothy 5:17-18 (NIV) The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. 18 For the Scripture says, "Do not muzzle the ox while it is treading out the grain," and "The worker deserves his wages."

Titus 1:5-14 (NIV) The reason I left you in Crete was that you might straighten out what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you. 6 An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient. 7 Since an overseer is entrusted with God's work, he must be blameless--not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. 8 Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. 9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it. 10 For there are many rebellious people, mere talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision group. 11 They must be silenced, because they are ruining whole households by teaching things they ought not to teach--and that for the sake of dishonest gain. 12 Even one of their own prophets has said, "Cretans are always liars, evil brutes, lazy gluttons." 13 This testimony is true. Therefore, rebuke them sharply, so that they will be sound in the faith 14 and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of those who reject the truth.

Matthew 6:1-5 (NIV) "Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 5 "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full.

Matthew 6:16 (NIV) "When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full.

Matthew 23:5-12 (NIV) "Everything they do is done for men to see: They make their phylacteries wide and the tassels on their garments long; 6 they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues; 7 they love to be greeted in the marketplaces and to have men call them 'Rabbi.' 8 "But you are not to be called 'Rabbi,' for you have only one Master and you are all brothers. 9 And do not call anyone on earth 'father,' for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. 10 Nor are you to be called 'teacher,' for you have one Teacher, the Christ. 11 The greatest among you will be your servant. 12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

Luke 9:46-47 (NIV) An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. 47 Jesus, knowing their thoughts, took a little child and had him stand beside him.

Luke 11:43 (NIV) "Woe to you Pharisees, because you love the most important seats in the synagogues and greetings in the marketplaces.

Luke 20:45-47 (NIV) While all the people were listening, Jesus said to his disciples, 46 "Beware of the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and love to be greeted in the marketplaces and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. 47 They devour widows' houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. Such men will be punished most severely."

John 5:41-44 (NIV) "I do not accept praise from men, 42 but I know you. I know that you do not have the love of God in your hearts. 43 I have come in my Father's name, and you do not accept me; but if someone else comes in his own name, you will accept him. 44 How can you believe if you accept praise from one another, yet make no effort to obtain the praise that comes from the only God ?

Mark 13:9 (NIV) "You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them.

Luke 12:11-12 (NIV) "When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, 12 for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say."

Ephesians 5:21 (NIV) Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

1 Corinthians 10:14-33 (NIV) 14 Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry. 15 I speak to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. 16 Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? 17 Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf. 18 Consider the people of Israel: Do not those who eat the sacrifices participate in the altar? 19 Do I mean then that a sacrifice offered to an idol is anything, or that an idol is anything? 20 No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God, and I do not want you to be participants with demons. 21 You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot have a part in both the Lord's table and the table of demons. 22 Are we trying to arouse the Lord's jealousy? Are we stronger than he? 23 "Everything is permissible"--but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible"--but not everything is constructive. 24 Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others. 25 Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience, 26 for, "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it." 27 If some unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat whatever is put before you without raising questions of conscience. 28 But if anyone says to you, "This has been offered in sacrifice," then do not eat it, both for the sake of the man who told you and for conscience' sake-- 29 the other man's conscience, I mean, not yours. For why should my freedom be judged by another's conscience? 30 If I take part in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of something I thank God for? 31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 32 Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God-- 33 even as I try to please everybody in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.

Matthew 12:18 (NIV) "Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations.

Acts 3:13 (NIV) The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus. You handed him over to be killed, and you disowned him before Pilate, though he had decided to let him go.

Acts 3:26 (NIV) When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways."

Acts 4:27 (NIV) Indeed Herod and Pontius Pilate met together with the Gentiles and the people of Israel in this city to conspire against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed.

Acts 4:30 (NIV) Stretch out your hand to heal and perform miraculous signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus."

Romans 15:8 (NIV) For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the Jews on behalf of God's truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs

Matthew 20:26 (NIV) Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,

Matthew 23:11 (NIV) The greatest among you will be your servant.

Mark 9:35 (NIV) Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, "If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all."

Mark 10:43 (NIV) Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,

Luke 16:13 (NIV) "No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money."

Luke 17:10 (NIV) So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, 'We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.'"

John 12:26 (NIV) Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.

John 13:16 (NIV) I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.

John 15:15 (NIV) I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.

John 15:20 (NIV) Remember the words I spoke to you: 'No servant is greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also.

John 18:36 (NIV) Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my kingdom is from another place."

Acts 2:18 (NIV) Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.

2 Timothy 2:24 (NIV) And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.

1 Peter 2:16 (NIV) Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.

Revelation 1:1 (NIV) The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,

Revelation 2:20 (NIV) Nevertheless, I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess. By her teaching she misleads my servants into sexual immorality and the eating of food sacrificed to idols.

Revelation 6:11 (NIV) Then each of them was given a white robe, and they were told to wait a little longer, until the number of their fellow servants and brothers who were to be killed as they had been was completed.

Revelation 7:3 (NIV) "Do not harm the land or the sea or the trees until we put a seal on the foreheads of the servants of our God."

Revelation 10:7 (NIV) But in the days when the seventh angel is about to sound his trumpet, the mystery of God will be accomplished, just as he announced to his servants the prophets."

Revelation 11:18 (NIV) The nations were angry; and your wrath has come. The time has come for judging the dead, and for rewarding your servants the prophets and your saints and those who reverence your name, both small and great-- and for destroying those who destroy the earth."

Revelation 19:2 (NIV) for true and just are his judgments. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth by her adulteries. He has avenged on her the blood of his servants."

Revelation 19:5 (NIV) Then a voice came from the throne, saying: "Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, both small and great!"

Revelation 22:3 (NIV) No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him.

Matthew 10:24-25 (NIV) "A student is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. 25 It is enough for the student to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebub, how much more the members of his household!

Matthew 13:27-28 (NIV) "The owner's servants came to him and said, 'Sir, didn't you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?' 28 "'An enemy did this,' he replied. "The servants asked him, 'Do you want us to go and pull them up?'

Matthew 21:34-36 (NIV) When the harvest time approached, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his fruit. 35 "The tenants seized his servants; they beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. 36 Then he sent other servants to them, more than the first time, and the tenants treated them the same way.

Matthew 22:3-4 (NIV) He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come, but they refused to come. 4 "Then he sent some more servants and said, 'Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner: My oxen and fattened cattle have been butchered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.'

Matthew 22:6 (NIV) The rest seized his servants, mistreated them and killed them.

Matthew 22:8 (NIV) "Then he said to his servants, 'The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited did not deserve to come.

Matthew 22:10 (NIV) So the servants went out into the streets and gathered all the people they could find, both good and bad, and the wedding hall was filled with guests.

Matthew 24:45-46 (NIV) "Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time? 46 It will be good for that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns.

Matthew 25:14 (NIV) "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them.

Matthew 25:19 (NIV) "After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them.

Matthew 25:21 (NIV) "His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!'

Matthew 25:23 (NIV) "His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!'

Mark 12:2 (NIV) At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants to collect from them some of the fruit of the vineyard.

Mark 12:4 (NIV) Then he sent another servant to them; they struck this man on the head and treated him shamefully.

Mark 13:34 (NIV) It's like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch.

Luke 12:37-38 (NIV) It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them. 38 It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ready, even if he comes in the second or third watch of the night.

Luke 12:42 (NIV) The Lord answered, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their food allowance at the proper time?

Luke 12:43 (NIV) It will be good for that servant whom the master finds doing so when he returns.

Luke 14:17 (NIV) At the time of the banquet he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, 'Come, for everything is now ready.'

Luke 14:21-23 (NIV) "The servant came back and reported this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry and ordered his servant, 'Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame.' 22 "'Sir,' the servant said, 'what you ordered has been done, but there is still room.' 23 "Then the master told his servant, 'Go out to the roads and country lanes and make them come in, so that my house will be full.

Luke 17:7 (NIV) "Suppose one of you had a servant plowing or looking after the sheep. Would he say to the servant when he comes in from the field, 'Come along now and sit down to eat'?

Luke 17:9 (NIV) Would he thank the servant because he did what he was told to do?

Luke 19:13 (NIV) So he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. 'Put this money to work,' he said, 'until I come back.'

Luke 19:15 (NIV) "He was made king, however, and returned home. Then he sent for the servants to whom he had given the money, in order to find out what they had gained with it.

Luke 19:17 (NIV) "'Well done, my good servant!' his master replied. 'Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities.'

Luke 20:10-11 (NIV) At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants so they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat him and sent him away empty-handed. 11 He sent another servant, but that one also they beat and treated shamefully and sent away empty-handed.

Matthew 18:23 (NIV) "Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.

Matthew 18:26 (NIV) "The servant fell on his knees before him. 'Be patient with me,' he begged, 'and I will pay back everything.'

Matthew 18:27 (NIV) The servant's master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.

Matthew 18:28-29 (NIV) "But when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii. He grabbed him and began to choke him. 'Pay back what you owe me!' he demanded. 29 "His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him, 'Be patient with me, and I will pay you back.'

Matthew 18:31 (NIV) When the other servants saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed and went and told their master everything that had happened.

Matthew 18:32-33 (NIV) "Then the master called the servant in. 'You wicked servant,' he said, 'I canceled all that debt of yours because you begged me to. 33 Shouldn't you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?'

Matthew 24:48 (NIV) But suppose that servant is wicked and says to himself, 'My master is staying away a long time,'

Matthew 24:49 (NIV) and he then begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with drunkards.

Matthew 24:50 (NIV) The master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he is not aware of.

Matthew 25:26 (NIV) "His master replied, 'You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed?

Matthew 25:30 (NIV) And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'

Luke 12:45-47 (NIV) But suppose the servant says to himself, 'My master is taking a long time in coming,' and he then begins to beat the menservants and maidservants and to eat and drink and get drunk. 46 The master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he is not aware of. He will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers. 47 "That servant who knows his master's will and does not get ready or does not do what his master wants will be beaten with many blows.

Luke 19:20 (NIV) "Then another servant came and said, 'Sir, here is your mina; I have kept it laid away in a piece of cloth.

Luke 1:2 (NIV) just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants (Matthew, Mark, John) of the word.

Luke 1:38 (NIV) "I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." Then the angel left her.

Luke 1:48 (NIV) for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant (Mary). From now on all generations will call me blessed,

Luke 1:54 (NIV) He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful

Luke 1:69 (NIV) He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David

Luke 2:29 (NIV) "Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant (Simeon) in peace.

Acts 4:25 (NIV) You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of your servant, our father David: "'Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?

Acts 4:29 (NIV) Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants (Peter and John) to speak your word with great boldness.

Acts 16:17 (NIV) This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, "These men are servants (Paul, Silas, and Timothy) of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved."

Acts 26:16 (NIV) 'Now get up and stand on your feet. I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant (Paul) and as a witness of what you have seen of me and what I will show you.

Romans 1:1 (NIV) Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God--

Romans 16:1 (NIV) I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea.

1 Corinthians 3:5 (NIV) What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe--as the Lord has assigned to each his task.

1 Corinthians 4:1 (NIV) So then, men ought to regard us as servants (Paul, Apollos, Cephas) of Christ and as those entrusted with the secret things of God.

2 Corinthians 4:5 (NIV) For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants (Paul and Timothy) for Jesus' sake.

2 Corinthians 6:4 (NIV) Rather, as servants (Paul and Timothy) of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses;

2 Corinthians 11:23 (NIV) Are they servants of Christ? (I am out of my mind to talk like this.) I am more. I have worked much harder, been in prison more frequently, been flogged more severely, and been exposed to death again and again.

Galatians 1:10 (NIV) Am I (Paul) now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.

Ephesians 3:7 (NIV) I (Paul) became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God's grace given me through the working of his power.

Ephesians 6:21 (NIV) Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing.

Philippians 1:1 (NIV) Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:

Colossians 1:7 (NIV) You learned it from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,

Colossians 1:23 (NIV) if you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

Colossians 1:25 (NIV) I (Paul) have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness--

Colossians 4:7 (NIV) Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord.

Colossians 4:12 (NIV) Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.

Titus 1:1 (NIV) Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God's elect and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness--

Hebrews 1:7 (NIV) In speaking of the angels he says, "He makes his angels winds, his servants flames of fire."

Hebrews 3:5 (NIV) Moses was faithful as a servant in all God's house, testifying to what would be said in the future.

James 1:1 (NIV) James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings.

2 Peter 1:1 (NIV) Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:

Jude 1:1 (NIV) Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who have been called, who are loved by God the Father and kept by Jesus Christ:

Revelation 1:1 (NIV) The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,

Revelation 15:3 (NIV) and sang the song of Moses the servant of God and the song of the Lamb: "Great and marvelous are your deeds, Lord God Almighty. Just and true are your ways, King of the ages.

Revelation 19:10 (NIV) At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, "Do not do it! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."

Romans 13:4 (NIV) For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.

Matthew 8:6 (NIV) "Lord," he said, "my servant lies at home paralyzed and in terrible suffering."

Matthew 8:8-9 (NIV) The centurion replied, "Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. 9 For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, 'Go,' and he goes; and that one, 'Come,' and he comes. I say to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."

Matthew 8:13 (NIV) Then Jesus said to the centurion, "Go! It will be done just as you believed it would." And his servant was healed at that very hour.

Matthew 26:51 (NIV) With that, one of Jesus' companions reached for his sword, drew it out and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

Matthew 26:69 (NIV) Now Peter was sitting out in the courtyard, and a servant girl came to him. "You also were with Jesus of Galilee," she said.

Mark 14:47 (NIV) Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

Mark 14:66 (NIV) While Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came by.

Mark 14:69 (NIV) When the servant girl saw him there, she said again to those standing around, "This fellow is one of them."

Luke 7:2-3 (NIV) There a centurion's servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die. 3 The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to him, asking him to come and heal his servant.

Luke 7:7-8 (NIV) That is why I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed. 8 For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, 'Go,' and he goes; and that one, 'Come,' and he comes. I say to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."

Luke 7:10 (NIV) Then the men who had been sent returned to the house and found the servant well.

Luke 22:50 (NIV) And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear.

Luke 22:56 (NIV) A servant girl saw him seated there in the firelight. She looked closely at him and said, "This man was with him."

John 2:5 (NIV) His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."

John 2:7 (NIV) Jesus said to the servants, "Fill the jars with water"; so they filled them to the brim.

John 2:9 (NIV) and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside

John 4:51 (NIV) While he was still on the way, his servants met him with the news that his boy was living.

John 18:10 (NIV) Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest's servant, cutting off his right ear. (The servant's name was Malchus.)

John 18:18 (NIV) It was cold, and the servants and officials stood around a fire they had made to keep warm. Peter also was standing with them, warming himself.

John 18:26 (NIV) One of the high priest's servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, challenged him, "Didn't I see you with him in the olive grove?"

Acts 10:7 (NIV) When the angel who spoke to him had gone, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout soldier who was one of his attendants.

Acts 12:13 (NIV) Peter knocked at the outer entrance, and a servant girl named Rhoda came to answer the door.

Luke 15:26 (NIV) So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on.

Matthew 4:10 (NIV) Jesus said to him, "Away from me, Satan! For it is written: 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.'"

Matthew 6:24 (NIV) "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.

Matthew 20:28 (NIV) just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

Mark 10:45 (NIV) For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

Luke 1:74 (NIV) to rescue us from the hand of our enemies, and to enable us to serve him without fear

Luke 4:8 (NIV) Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.'"

Luke 12:37 (NIV) It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them.

Luke 16:13 (NIV) "No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money."

Acts 7:7 (NIV) But I will punish the nation they serve as slaves,' God said, 'and afterward they will come out of that country and worship me in this place.'

Acts 26:7 (NIV) This is the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. O king, it is because of this hope that the Jews are accusing me.

Acts 27:23 (NIV) Last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me

Romans 1:9 (NIV) God, whom I serve with my whole heart in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you

Romans 7:6 (NIV) But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.

Romans 9:12 (NIV) not by works but by him who calls--she was told, "The older will serve the younger."

Romans 12:7 (NIV) If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;

1 Corinthians 9:13 (NIV) Don't you know that those who work in the temple get their food from the temple, and those who serve at the altar share in what is offered on the altar?

2 Corinthians 11:8 (NIV) I robbed other churches by receiving support from them so as to serve you.

2 Corinthians 13:4 (NIV) For to be sure, he was crucified in weakness, yet he lives by God's power. Likewise, we are weak in him, yet by God's power we will live with him to serve you.

Galatians 5:13 (NIV) You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature ; rather, serve one another in love.

Ephesians 6:7 (NIV) Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men,

1 Thessalonians 1:9 (NIV) for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,

1 Timothy 3:10 (NIV) They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.

1 Timothy 6:2 (NIV) Those who have believing masters are not to show less respect for them because they are brothers. Instead, they are to serve them even better, because those who benefit from their service are believers, and dear to them. These are the things you are to teach and urge on them.

2 Timothy 1:3 (NIV) I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.

Hebrews 1:14 (NIV) Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

Hebrews 8:5 (NIV) They serve at a sanctuary that is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: "See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain."

Hebrews 9:14 (NIV) How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!

1 Peter 4:10 (NIV) Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms.

1 Peter 5:2 (NIV) Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers--not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve;

Jude 1:7 (NIV) In a similar way, Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding towns gave themselves up to sexual immorality and perversion. They serve as an example of those who suffer the punishment of eternal fire.

Revelation 1:6 (NIV) and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father--to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen.

Revelation 5:10 (NIV) You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth."

Revelation 7:15 (NIV) Therefore, "they are before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the throne will spread his tent over them.

Matthew 20:28 (NIV) just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

Mark 10:45 (NIV) For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

John 12:2 (NIV) Here a dinner was given in Jesus' honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him.

John 13:2 (NIV) The evening meal was being served, and the devil had already prompted Judas Iscariot, son of Simon, to betray Jesus.

Acts 1:16 (NIV) and said, "Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus--

Acts 13:36 (NIV) "For when David had served God's purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his fathers and his body decayed.

Acts 17:25 (NIV) And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything, because he himself gives all men life and breath and everything else.

Acts 20:19 (NIV) I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, although I was severely tested by the plots of the Jews.

Romans 1:25 (NIV) They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator--who is forever praised. Amen.

Philippians 1:12 (NIV) Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel.

Philippians 2:22 (NIV) But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel.

1 Timothy 3:13 (NIV) Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.

Luke 22:26-27 (NIV) But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves. 27 For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who is at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.

John 12:26 (NIV) Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.

Romans 14:18 (NIV) because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.

1 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV) Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its grapes? Who tends a flock and does not drink of the milk?

Hebrews 8:2 (NIV) and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man.

Luke 1:23 (NIV) When his time of service was completed, he returned home.

Luke 9:62 (NIV) Jesus replied, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God."

Luke 12:35 (NIV) "Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning,

John 16:2 (NIV) They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God.

Romans 15:17 (NIV) Therefore I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God.

Romans 15:25 (NIV) Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem in the service of the saints there.

Romans 15:31 (NIV) Pray that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there,

1 Corinthians 12:5 (NIV) There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.

1 Corinthians 16:15 (NIV) You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. I urge you, brothers,

2 Corinthians 8:4 (NIV) they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

2 Corinthians 8:18 (NIV) And we are sending along with him the brother who is praised by all the churches for his service to the gospel.

2 Corinthians 9:1 (NIV) There is no need for me to write to you about this service to the saints.

2 Corinthians 9:12-13 (NIV) This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God's people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 13 Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else.

Ephesians 4:12 (NIV) to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up

Philippians 2:17 (NIV) But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

1 Timothy 1:12 (NIV) I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service.

1 Timothy 6:2 (NIV) Those who have believing masters are not to show less respect for them because they are brothers. Instead, they are to serve them even better, because those who benefit from their service are believers, and dear to them. These are the things you are to teach and urge on them.

Hebrews 2:17 (NIV) For this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.

Luke 1:8 (NIV) Once when Zechariah's division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God,

Romans 12:7 (NIV) If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;

Romans 12:11 (NIV) Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

Romans 16:18 (NIV) For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people.

Ephesians 6:7 (NIV) Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men,

Colossians 3:24 (NIV) since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

2 Timothy 2:4 (NIV) No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs--he wants to please his commanding officer.

1 Peter 1:12 (NIV) It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.