1 Peter 4:11
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11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God.(A) If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides,(B) so that in all things God may be praised(C) through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.(D)
1 Corinthians 10:31
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31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.(A)
Ephesians 6:10
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1 Peter 4:10
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10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others,(A) as faithful(B) stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
Acts 7:38
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38 He was in the assembly in the wilderness, with the angel(A) who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our ancestors;(B) and he received living words(C) to pass on to us.(D)
James 3:1-6
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Taming the Tongue
3 Not many of you should become teachers,(A) my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged(B) more strictly.(C) 2 We all stumble(D) in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say(E) is perfect,(F) able to keep their whole body in check.(G)
3 When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal.(H) 4 Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. 5 Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts.(I) Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. 6 The tongue also is a fire,(J) a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body,(K) sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.(L)
Ephesians 4:29
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29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths,(A) but only what is helpful for building others up(B) according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Romans 3:2
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James 1:19
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Listening and Doing
19 My dear brothers and sisters,(A) take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak(B) and slow to become angry,
Colossians 4:6
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6 Let your conversation be always full of grace,(A) seasoned with salt,(B) so that you may know how to answer everyone.(C)
1 Corinthians 12:4
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4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit(A) distributes them.
Revelation 5:12-14
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12 In a loud voice they were saying:
“Worthy is the Lamb,(A) who was slain,(B)
to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength
and honor and glory and praise!”(C)
13 Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth(D) and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying:
“To him who sits on the throne(E) and to the Lamb(F)
be praise and honor and glory and power,
for ever and ever!”(G)
14 The four living creatures(H) said, “Amen,”(I) and the elders(J) fell down and worshiped.(K)
1 Peter 2:5
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5 you also, like living stones, are being built(A) into a spiritual house[a](B) to be a holy priesthood,(C) offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.(D)
Footnotes
- 1 Peter 2:5 Or into a temple of the Spirit
Ephesians 3:20-21
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20 Now to him who is able(A) to do immeasurably more than all we ask(B) or imagine, according to his power(C) that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.(D)
Romans 12:6-8
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6 We have different gifts,(A) according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying,(B) then prophesy in accordance with your[a] faith;(C) 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;(D) 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;(E) if it is giving, then give generously;(F) if it is to lead,[b] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
Footnotes
- Romans 12:6 Or the
- Romans 12:8 Or to provide for others
Revelation 1:5-6
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5 and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness,(A) the firstborn from the dead,(B) and the ruler of the kings of the earth.(C)
To him who loves us(D) and has freed us from our sins by his blood,(E) 6 and has made us to be a kingdom and priests(F) to serve his God and Father(G)—to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen.(H)
Jude 25
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25 to the only God(A) our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore!(B) Amen.(C)
Hebrews 5:12
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12 In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths(A) of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food!(B)
1 Timothy 6:16
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16 who alone is immortal(A) and who lives in unapproachable light,(B) whom no one has seen or can see.(C) To him be honor and might forever. Amen.(D)
1 Corinthians 3:10
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10 By the grace God has given me,(A) I laid a foundation(B) as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care.
Matthew 6:13
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Footnotes
- Matthew 6:13 The Greek for temptation can also mean testing.
- Matthew 6:13 Or from evil; some late manuscripts one, / for yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Daniel 7:14
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14 He was given authority,(A) glory and sovereign power; all nations and peoples of every language worshiped him.(B) His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom(C) is one that will never be destroyed.(D)
Isaiah 8:20
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20 Consult God’s instruction(A) and the testimony of warning.(B) If anyone does not speak according to this word, they have no light(C) of dawn.
Psalm 145:13
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13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,(A)
and your dominion endures through all generations.
Footnotes
- Psalm 145:13 One manuscript of the Masoretic Text, Dead Sea Scrolls and Syriac (see also Septuagint); most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text do not have the last two lines of verse 13.
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