2 Corinthians 8:19 and not only this, but he has also been appointed by the churches to travel with us in regard to this gracious offering which we are administering for the gl...

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Amplified Bible - and not only this, but he has also been appointed by the churches to travel with us in regard to this gracious offering which we are administering for the glory of the Lord Himself, and to show our eagerness [as believers to help one another].
新标点和合本 - 不但这样，他也被众教会挑选，和我们同行，把所托与我们的这捐资送到了，可以荣耀主，又表明我们乐意的心。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 不但这样，他也被众教会选派跟我们同行，把所交托我们的这捐款送到了，为的是荣耀主，也表明我们的好意。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 不但这样，他也被众教会选派跟我们同行，把所交托我们的这捐款送到了，为的是荣耀主，也表明我们的好意。
当代译本 - 此外，他还受各教会的委派与我们同行，把交给我们的捐款送去，使主得荣耀，并表明我们热诚相助的心。
圣经新译本 - 不但这样，众教会更选派了他作我们的旅伴。我们办理这慈善的事，是为了主的荣耀，也是为了我们的心愿。）
中文标准译本 - 不仅如此，他也被各教会选出，与我们一起带着惠赠同行。我们这服事为的是主自己的荣耀，也为了表明我们的乐意之心。
现代标点和合本 - 不但这样，他也被众教会挑选，和我们同行，把所托于我们的这捐资送到了，可以荣耀主，又表明我们乐意的心。
和合本（拼音版） - 不但这样，他也被众教会挑选和我们同行，把所托与我们的这捐资送到了，可以荣耀主，又表明我们乐意的心。
New International Version - What is more, he was chosen by the churches to accompany us as we carry the offering, which we administer in order to honor the Lord himself and to show our eagerness to help.
New International Reader's Version - He was also chosen by the churches to go with us as we bring the offering. We are in charge of it. We want to honor the Lord himself. We want to show how ready we are to help.
English Standard Version - And not only that, but he has been appointed by the churches to travel with us as we carry out this act of grace that is being ministered by us, for the glory of the Lord himself and to show our good will.
New Living Translation - He was appointed by the churches to accompany us as we take the offering to Jerusalem —a service that glorifies the Lord and shows our eagerness to help.
Christian Standard Bible - And not only that, but he was also appointed by the churches to accompany us with this gracious gift that we are administering for the glory of the Lord himself and to show our eagerness to help.
New American Standard Bible - and not only that, but he has also been appointed by the churches to travel with us in this gracious work, which is being administered by us for the glory of the Lord Himself, and to show our readiness,
New King James Version - and not only that, but who was also chosen by the churches to travel with us with this gift, which is administered by us to the glory of the Lord Himself and to show your ready mind,
American Standard Version - and not only so, but who was also appointed by the churches to travel with us in the matter of this grace, which is ministered by us to the glory of the Lord, and to show our readiness:
King James Version - And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:
New English Translation - In addition, this brother has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help.
World English Bible - Not only so, but he was also appointed by the assemblies to travel with us in this grace, which is served by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and to show our readiness.
新標點和合本 - 不但這樣，他也被眾教會挑選，和我們同行，把所託與我們的這捐資送到了，可以榮耀主，又表明我們樂意的心。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 不但這樣，他也被眾教會選派跟我們同行，把所交託我們的這捐款送到了，為的是榮耀主，也表明我們的好意。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 不但這樣，他也被眾教會選派跟我們同行，把所交託我們的這捐款送到了，為的是榮耀主，也表明我們的好意。
當代譯本 - 此外，他還受各教會的委派與我們同行，把交給我們的捐款送去，使主得榮耀，並表明我們熱誠相助的心。
聖經新譯本 - 不但這樣，眾教會更選派了他作我們的旅伴。我們辦理這慈善的事，是為了主的榮耀，也是為了我們的心願。）
呂振中譯本 - 不但如此，他還蒙眾教會所選立、在我們所經管這恩惠的事上做我們的旅伴，以增加主的榮耀，並成全我們所願作的熱心。
中文標準譯本 - 不僅如此，他也被各教會選出，與我們一起帶著惠贈同行。我們這服事為的是主自己的榮耀，也為了表明我們的樂意之心。
現代標點和合本 - 不但這樣，他也被眾教會挑選，和我們同行，把所託於我們的這捐資送到了，可以榮耀主，又表明我們樂意的心。
文理和合譯本 - 不第此也、亦為諸會所選、與我同行、司理所捐之惠、以彰主榮、且表我儕之願、
文理委辦譯本 - 不第此、亦為諸會所擇、與我同行、送我所集之金、歸榮吾主、表爾善心、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 不但此也、亦為諸教會所選、與我同行、送我所集之捐貲、歸榮於主、亦表爾樂捐之心、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 此君且原為諸會所推選、使與吾儕同行、協力勸募、以歸榮於主、而表吾人區區之心。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Además, las iglesias lo escogieron para que nos acompañe cuando llevemos la ofrenda, la cual administramos para honrar al Señor y demostrar nuestro ardiente deseo de servir.
현대인의 성경 - 더구나 그는 우리가 주님께 영광을 돌리고 돕고자 하는 우리의 열심을 보이려고 이 사랑의 헌금을 가지고 갈 때 우리와 동행하도록 여러 교회가 뽑은 사람입니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Кроме того, церкви выбрали его идти с нами и помочь в этом деле милосердия, которое мы совершаем во славу Самого Господа по нашему доброму желанию.
Восточный перевод - Кроме того, общины верующих выбрали его идти с нами и помочь в этом деле милосердия, которое мы совершаем во славу Самого Вечного по нашему доброму желанию.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Кроме того, общины верующих выбрали его идти с нами и помочь в этом деле милосердия, которое мы совершаем во славу Самого Вечного по нашему доброму желанию.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Кроме того, общины верующих выбрали его идти с нами и помочь в этом деле милосердия, которое мы совершаем во славу Самого Вечного по нашему доброму желанию.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Il a, de plus, été désigné par les Eglises pour être notre compagnon dans le voyage que nous entreprenons pour accomplir cette œuvre de générosité. C’est pour la gloire du Seigneur lui-même et pour manifester notre souci pour les autres que nous accomplissons ce service.
リビングバイブル - その上、私と共にエルサレムに献金を届ける役目に、諸教会から選出された人です。この働きは、主の栄光を現し、また、互いに助け合おうとする、私たちの熱意を示すものです。
Nestle Aland 28 - οὐ μόνον δέ, ἀλλὰ καὶ χειροτονηθεὶς ὑπὸ τῶν ἐκκλησιῶν συνέκδημος ἡμῶν σὺν τῇ χάριτι ταύτῃ τῇ διακονουμένῃ ὑφ’ ἡμῶν πρὸς τὴν [αὐτοῦ] τοῦ κυρίου δόξαν καὶ προθυμίαν ἡμῶν,
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - οὐ μόνον δὲ, ἀλλὰ καὶ χειροτονηθεὶς ὑπὸ τῶν ἐκκλησιῶν συνέκδημος ἡμῶν, σὺν τῇ χάριτι ταύτῃ τῇ διακονουμένῃ ὑφ’ ἡμῶν, πρὸς τὴν τοῦ Κυρίου δόξαν, καὶ προθυμίαν ἡμῶν;
Nova Versão Internacional - Não só por isso, mas ele também foi escolhido pelas igrejas para nos acompanhar quando formos ministrar esta doação, o que fazemos para honrar o próprio Senhor e mostrar a nossa disposição.
Hoffnung für alle - Die Gemeinden haben ihn ausdrücklich dazu bestimmt, gemeinsam mit uns das gesammelte Geld nach Jerusalem zu bringen. Das war auch unser Wunsch, damit alles zur Ehre des Herrn geschieht.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Anh được các Hội Thánh chọn làm đại biểu tham gia các cuộc quyên trợ chúng tôi tổ chức tại Giê-ru-sa-lem để tôn vinh Chúa và bày tỏ nhiệt tâm của chúng tôi.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ยิ่งกว่านั้นคริสตจักรต่างๆ ได้เลือกพี่น้องคนนี้ให้ร่วมเดินทางกับเราขณะนำเงินถวายไป เราได้ดูแลรับผิดชอบเงินถวายนี้เพื่อเทิดพระเกียรติองค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้าและเพื่อแสดงว่าเราเองก็มีใจกระตือรือร้นที่จะช่วย
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ยิ่งกว่านั้นคริสตจักรต่างๆ ก็ได้เลือกเขาให้เป็นผู้เดินทางไปกับเรา เพื่องานที่พรั่งพร้อมด้วยพระคุณครั้งนี้ ซึ่งเราเป็นฝ่ายจัดการเพื่อเป็นเกียรติแก่พระผู้เป็นเจ้าเอง และเพื่อแสดงความกระตือรือร้นของเราด้วย

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Acts 15:22 - Then the apostles and the elders, together with the whole church, decided to select some of their men to go to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas—Judas, who was called Barsabbas, and Silas [also called Silvanus, both], leading men among the brothers.
2 Corinthians 8:1 - Now, brothers and sisters, we want to tell you about the grace of God which has been evident in the churches of Macedonia [awakening in them a longing to contribute];
2 Corinthians 8:2 - for during an ordeal of severe distress, their abundant joy and their deep poverty [together] overflowed in the wealth of their lavish generosity.
2 Corinthians 8:3 - For I testify that according to their ability, and beyond their ability, they gave voluntarily,
2 Corinthians 8:4 - begging us insistently for the privilege of participating in the service for [the support of] the saints [in Jerusalem].
Philippians 4:18 - But I have received everything in full and more; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent me. They are the fragrant aroma of an offering, an acceptable sacrifice which God welcomes and in which He delights.
Philippians 4:19 - And my God will liberally supply (fill until full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
2 Corinthians 9:8 - And God is able to make all grace [every favor and earthly blessing] come in abundance to you, so that you may always [under all circumstances, regardless of the need] have complete sufficiency in everything [being completely self-sufficient in Him], and have an abundance for every good work and act of charity.
Acts 6:3 - Therefore, brothers, choose from among you seven men with good reputations [men of godly character and moral integrity], full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this task.
Acts 6:4 - But we will [continue to] devote ourselves [steadfastly] to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
Acts 6:5 - The suggestion pleased the whole congregation; and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith [in Christ Jesus], and [filled with and led by] the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas (Nikolaos), a proselyte (Gentile convert) from Antioch.
Acts 6:6 - They brought these men before the apostles; and after praying, they laid their hands on them [to dedicate and commission them for this service].
2 Corinthians 9:12 - For the ministry of this service (offering) is not only supplying the needs of the saints (God’s people), but is also overflowing through many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
2 Corinthians 9:13 - Because of this act of ministry, they will glorify God for your obedience to the gospel of Christ which you confess, as well as for your generous participation [in this gift] for them and for all [the other believers in need],
2 Corinthians 9:14 - and they also long for you while they pray on your behalf, because of the surpassing measure of God’s grace [His undeserved favor, mercy, and blessing which is revealed] in you.
Acts 15:25 - it has been decided by us, having met together, to select men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
1 Peter 4:10 - Just as each one of you has received a special gift [a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God], employ it in serving one another as [is appropriate for] good stewards of God’s multi-faceted grace [faithfully using the diverse, varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God’s unmerited favor].
1 Peter 4:11 - Whoever speaks [to the congregation], is to do so as one who speaks the oracles (utterances, the very words) of God. Whoever serves [the congregation] is to do so as one who serves by the strength which God [abundantly] supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified [honored and magnified] through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
2 Corinthians 8:6 - So we urged Titus that, as he began it, he should also complete this gracious work among you as well.
2 Corinthians 8:7 - But just as you excel in everything, [and lead the way] in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in genuine concern, and in your love for us, see that you excel in this gracious work [of giving] also.
2 Corinthians 4:15 - For all [these] things are for your sake, so that as [God’s remarkable, undeserved] grace reaches to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of [our great] God.
1 Corinthians 16:3 - When I arrive, I will send whomever you approve with letters [of authorization] to take your gift [of charity and love] to Jerusalem;
1 Corinthians 16:4 - and if it is fitting for me to go too, they will accompany me.

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Amplified Bible - and not only this, but he has also been appointed by the churches to travel with us in regard to this gracious offering which we are administering for the glory of the Lord Himself, and to show our eagerness [as believers to help one another].
新标点和合本 - 不但这样，他也被众教会挑选，和我们同行，把所托与我们的这捐资送到了，可以荣耀主，又表明我们乐意的心。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 不但这样，他也被众教会选派跟我们同行，把所交托我们的这捐款送到了，为的是荣耀主，也表明我们的好意。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 不但这样，他也被众教会选派跟我们同行，把所交托我们的这捐款送到了，为的是荣耀主，也表明我们的好意。
当代译本 - 此外，他还受各教会的委派与我们同行，把交给我们的捐款送去，使主得荣耀，并表明我们热诚相助的心。
圣经新译本 - 不但这样，众教会更选派了他作我们的旅伴。我们办理这慈善的事，是为了主的荣耀，也是为了我们的心愿。）
中文标准译本 - 不仅如此，他也被各教会选出，与我们一起带着惠赠同行。我们这服事为的是主自己的荣耀，也为了表明我们的乐意之心。
现代标点和合本 - 不但这样，他也被众教会挑选，和我们同行，把所托于我们的这捐资送到了，可以荣耀主，又表明我们乐意的心。
和合本（拼音版） - 不但这样，他也被众教会挑选和我们同行，把所托与我们的这捐资送到了，可以荣耀主，又表明我们乐意的心。
New International Version - What is more, he was chosen by the churches to accompany us as we carry the offering, which we administer in order to honor the Lord himself and to show our eagerness to help.
New International Reader's Version - He was also chosen by the churches to go with us as we bring the offering. We are in charge of it. We want to honor the Lord himself. We want to show how ready we are to help.
English Standard Version - And not only that, but he has been appointed by the churches to travel with us as we carry out this act of grace that is being ministered by us, for the glory of the Lord himself and to show our good will.
New Living Translation - He was appointed by the churches to accompany us as we take the offering to Jerusalem —a service that glorifies the Lord and shows our eagerness to help.
Christian Standard Bible - And not only that, but he was also appointed by the churches to accompany us with this gracious gift that we are administering for the glory of the Lord himself and to show our eagerness to help.
New American Standard Bible - and not only that, but he has also been appointed by the churches to travel with us in this gracious work, which is being administered by us for the glory of the Lord Himself, and to show our readiness,
New King James Version - and not only that, but who was also chosen by the churches to travel with us with this gift, which is administered by us to the glory of the Lord Himself and to show your ready mind,
American Standard Version - and not only so, but who was also appointed by the churches to travel with us in the matter of this grace, which is ministered by us to the glory of the Lord, and to show our readiness:
King James Version - And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:
New English Translation - In addition, this brother has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help.
World English Bible - Not only so, but he was also appointed by the assemblies to travel with us in this grace, which is served by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and to show our readiness.
新標點和合本 - 不但這樣，他也被眾教會挑選，和我們同行，把所託與我們的這捐資送到了，可以榮耀主，又表明我們樂意的心。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 不但這樣，他也被眾教會選派跟我們同行，把所交託我們的這捐款送到了，為的是榮耀主，也表明我們的好意。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 不但這樣，他也被眾教會選派跟我們同行，把所交託我們的這捐款送到了，為的是榮耀主，也表明我們的好意。
當代譯本 - 此外，他還受各教會的委派與我們同行，把交給我們的捐款送去，使主得榮耀，並表明我們熱誠相助的心。
聖經新譯本 - 不但這樣，眾教會更選派了他作我們的旅伴。我們辦理這慈善的事，是為了主的榮耀，也是為了我們的心願。）
呂振中譯本 - 不但如此，他還蒙眾教會所選立、在我們所經管這恩惠的事上做我們的旅伴，以增加主的榮耀，並成全我們所願作的熱心。
中文標準譯本 - 不僅如此，他也被各教會選出，與我們一起帶著惠贈同行。我們這服事為的是主自己的榮耀，也為了表明我們的樂意之心。
現代標點和合本 - 不但這樣，他也被眾教會挑選，和我們同行，把所託於我們的這捐資送到了，可以榮耀主，又表明我們樂意的心。
文理和合譯本 - 不第此也、亦為諸會所選、與我同行、司理所捐之惠、以彰主榮、且表我儕之願、
文理委辦譯本 - 不第此、亦為諸會所擇、與我同行、送我所集之金、歸榮吾主、表爾善心、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 不但此也、亦為諸教會所選、與我同行、送我所集之捐貲、歸榮於主、亦表爾樂捐之心、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 此君且原為諸會所推選、使與吾儕同行、協力勸募、以歸榮於主、而表吾人區區之心。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Además, las iglesias lo escogieron para que nos acompañe cuando llevemos la ofrenda, la cual administramos para honrar al Señor y demostrar nuestro ardiente deseo de servir.
현대인의 성경 - 더구나 그는 우리가 주님께 영광을 돌리고 돕고자 하는 우리의 열심을 보이려고 이 사랑의 헌금을 가지고 갈 때 우리와 동행하도록 여러 교회가 뽑은 사람입니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Кроме того, церкви выбрали его идти с нами и помочь в этом деле милосердия, которое мы совершаем во славу Самого Господа по нашему доброму желанию.
Восточный перевод - Кроме того, общины верующих выбрали его идти с нами и помочь в этом деле милосердия, которое мы совершаем во славу Самого Вечного по нашему доброму желанию.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Кроме того, общины верующих выбрали его идти с нами и помочь в этом деле милосердия, которое мы совершаем во славу Самого Вечного по нашему доброму желанию.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Кроме того, общины верующих выбрали его идти с нами и помочь в этом деле милосердия, которое мы совершаем во славу Самого Вечного по нашему доброму желанию.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Il a, de plus, été désigné par les Eglises pour être notre compagnon dans le voyage que nous entreprenons pour accomplir cette œuvre de générosité. C’est pour la gloire du Seigneur lui-même et pour manifester notre souci pour les autres que nous accomplissons ce service.
リビングバイブル - その上、私と共にエルサレムに献金を届ける役目に、諸教会から選出された人です。この働きは、主の栄光を現し、また、互いに助け合おうとする、私たちの熱意を示すものです。
Nestle Aland 28 - οὐ μόνον δέ, ἀλλὰ καὶ χειροτονηθεὶς ὑπὸ τῶν ἐκκλησιῶν συνέκδημος ἡμῶν σὺν τῇ χάριτι ταύτῃ τῇ διακονουμένῃ ὑφ’ ἡμῶν πρὸς τὴν [αὐτοῦ] τοῦ κυρίου δόξαν καὶ προθυμίαν ἡμῶν,
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - οὐ μόνον δὲ, ἀλλὰ καὶ χειροτονηθεὶς ὑπὸ τῶν ἐκκλησιῶν συνέκδημος ἡμῶν, σὺν τῇ χάριτι ταύτῃ τῇ διακονουμένῃ ὑφ’ ἡμῶν, πρὸς τὴν τοῦ Κυρίου δόξαν, καὶ προθυμίαν ἡμῶν;
Nova Versão Internacional - Não só por isso, mas ele também foi escolhido pelas igrejas para nos acompanhar quando formos ministrar esta doação, o que fazemos para honrar o próprio Senhor e mostrar a nossa disposição.
Hoffnung für alle - Die Gemeinden haben ihn ausdrücklich dazu bestimmt, gemeinsam mit uns das gesammelte Geld nach Jerusalem zu bringen. Das war auch unser Wunsch, damit alles zur Ehre des Herrn geschieht.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Anh được các Hội Thánh chọn làm đại biểu tham gia các cuộc quyên trợ chúng tôi tổ chức tại Giê-ru-sa-lem để tôn vinh Chúa và bày tỏ nhiệt tâm của chúng tôi.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ยิ่งกว่านั้นคริสตจักรต่างๆ ได้เลือกพี่น้องคนนี้ให้ร่วมเดินทางกับเราขณะนำเงินถวายไป เราได้ดูแลรับผิดชอบเงินถวายนี้เพื่อเทิดพระเกียรติองค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้าและเพื่อแสดงว่าเราเองก็มีใจกระตือรือร้นที่จะช่วย
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ยิ่งกว่านั้นคริสตจักรต่างๆ ก็ได้เลือกเขาให้เป็นผู้เดินทางไปกับเรา เพื่องานที่พรั่งพร้อมด้วยพระคุณครั้งนี้ ซึ่งเราเป็นฝ่ายจัดการเพื่อเป็นเกียรติแก่พระผู้เป็นเจ้าเอง และเพื่อแสดงความกระตือรือร้นของเราด้วย

Acts 15:22 - Then the apostles and the elders, together with the whole church, decided to select some of their men to go to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas—Judas, who was called Barsabbas, and Silas [also called Silvanus, both], leading men among the brothers.
2 Corinthians 8:1 - Now, brothers and sisters, we want to tell you about the grace of God which has been evident in the churches of Macedonia [awakening in them a longing to contribute];
2 Corinthians 8:2 - for during an ordeal of severe distress, their abundant joy and their deep poverty [together] overflowed in the wealth of their lavish generosity.
2 Corinthians 8:3 - For I testify that according to their ability, and beyond their ability, they gave voluntarily,
2 Corinthians 8:4 - begging us insistently for the privilege of participating in the service for [the support of] the saints [in Jerusalem].
Philippians 4:18 - But I have received everything in full and more; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent me. They are the fragrant aroma of an offering, an acceptable sacrifice which God welcomes and in which He delights.
Philippians 4:19 - And my God will liberally supply (fill until full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
2 Corinthians 9:8 - And God is able to make all grace [every favor and earthly blessing] come in abundance to you, so that you may always [under all circumstances, regardless of the need] have complete sufficiency in everything [being completely self-sufficient in Him], and have an abundance for every good work and act of charity.
Acts 6:3 - Therefore, brothers, choose from among you seven men with good reputations [men of godly character and moral integrity], full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this task.
Acts 6:4 - But we will [continue to] devote ourselves [steadfastly] to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
Acts 6:5 - The suggestion pleased the whole congregation; and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith [in Christ Jesus], and [filled with and led by] the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas (Nikolaos), a proselyte (Gentile convert) from Antioch.
Acts 6:6 - They brought these men before the apostles; and after praying, they laid their hands on them [to dedicate and commission them for this service].
2 Corinthians 9:12 - For the ministry of this service (offering) is not only supplying the needs of the saints (God’s people), but is also overflowing through many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
2 Corinthians 9:13 - Because of this act of ministry, they will glorify God for your obedience to the gospel of Christ which you confess, as well as for your generous participation [in this gift] for them and for all [the other believers in need],
2 Corinthians 9:14 - and they also long for you while they pray on your behalf, because of the surpassing measure of God’s grace [His undeserved favor, mercy, and blessing which is revealed] in you.
Acts 15:25 - it has been decided by us, having met together, to select men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
1 Peter 4:10 - Just as each one of you has received a special gift [a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God], employ it in serving one another as [is appropriate for] good stewards of God’s multi-faceted grace [faithfully using the diverse, varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God’s unmerited favor].
1 Peter 4:11 - Whoever speaks [to the congregation], is to do so as one who speaks the oracles (utterances, the very words) of God. Whoever serves [the congregation] is to do so as one who serves by the strength which God [abundantly] supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified [honored and magnified] through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
2 Corinthians 8:6 - So we urged Titus that, as he began it, he should also complete this gracious work among you as well.
2 Corinthians 8:7 - But just as you excel in everything, [and lead the way] in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in genuine concern, and in your love for us, see that you excel in this gracious work [of giving] also.
2 Corinthians 4:15 - For all [these] things are for your sake, so that as [God’s remarkable, undeserved] grace reaches to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of [our great] God.
1 Corinthians 16:3 - When I arrive, I will send whomever you approve with letters [of authorization] to take your gift [of charity and love] to Jerusalem;
1 Corinthians 16:4 - and if it is fitting for me to go too, they will accompany me.