Do you desire not to fear authority ? Do good and you will receive its commendation 4 because it is God's servant for your well-being . But be afraid if you do ...

13 Who is wise and understanding among you ? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings.

28 And God has placed in the church first apostles , second prophets , third teachers , then miracles , gifts of healing , helps , gifts of leadership , ...

29 For the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable . 30 Just as you were ... This is an oversimplification of the book, but the distinction is a valid one.

The Lord is near ! 6 Do not be anxious about anything . Instead , in every situation , through prayer and petition with thanksgiving , tell your requests to God ...

4 Dear friends , do not believe every spirit , but test the spirits to determine if they are from God , because many false prophets have gone out into the ...

13 Until I come , give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhortation , to teaching . 14 Do not neglect the spiritual gift you have, given to you ...

4 Therefore , since we have this ministry , just as God has shown us mercy , we do not become discouraged . ... 2 But we have rejected shameful hidden deeds , not ...

6 And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you received the message with joy that comes from the Holy Spirit , despite great affliction . · As a ...

2 Now what is sought in stewards is that one be found faithful . 3 So for me , it is a minor matter that I am judged by you or by any human court . In fact , I ...