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1 Corinthians 3 11
For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. (niv)
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1 Peter 4 11
If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. (niv)
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Romans 15:20
It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation. (niv)
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Romans 12:3
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. (niv)
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Ephesians 2:20
built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. (niv)
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1 Corinthians 9 2
Even though I may not be an apostle to others, surely I am to you! For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. (niv)
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Matthew 24:45
“ 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? (niv)
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James 3:1
Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. (niv)
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Luke 11:35
See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness. (niv)
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Colossians 4:17
Tell Archippus:“ See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.” (niv)
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Matthew 7:24
“ Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. (niv)
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2 Corinthians 11 13-2 Corinthians 11 15
For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve. (niv)
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1 Corinthians 3 5-1 Corinthians 3 6
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.I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. (niv)
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1 Corinthians 15 10-1 Corinthians 15 12
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them— yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.Whether, then, it is I or they, this is what we preach, and this is what you believed.But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? (niv)
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Romans 15:15
Yet I have written you quite boldly on some points to remind you of them again, because of the grace God gave me (niv)
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Revelation 21:14
The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. (niv)
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1 Timothy 4 16
Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers. (niv)
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2 Peter 2 1-2 Peter 2 3
But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them— bringing swift destruction on themselves.Many will follow their depraved conduct and will bring the way of truth into disrepute.In their greed these teachers will exploit you with fabricated stories. Their condemnation has long been hanging over them, and their destruction has not been sleeping. (niv)
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Luke 21:8
He replied:“ Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, claiming,‘ I am he,’ and,‘ The time is near.’ Do not follow them. (niv)
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Revelation 21:19
The foundations of the city walls were decorated with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald, (niv)
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Zechariah 4:9
“ The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this temple; his hands will also complete it. Then you will know that the Lord Almighty has sent me to you. (niv)
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Ecclesiastes 12:9
Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs. (niv)
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Colossians 1:29
To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me. (niv)
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2 Corinthians 10 15
Neither do we go beyond our limits by boasting of work done by others. Our hope is that, as your faith continues to grow, our sphere of activity among you will greatly expand, (niv)
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Acts 18:27
When Apollos wanted to go to Achaia, the brothers and sisters encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. When he arrived, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed. (niv)
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1 Timothy 1 11-1 Timothy 1 14
that conforms to the gospel concerning the glory of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me.I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service.Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. (niv)
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Romans 1:5
Through him we received grace and apostleship to call all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith for his name’s sake. (niv)
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2 Timothy 2 15
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. (niv)
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Ephesians 3:2-8
Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you,that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly.In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,which was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets.This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power.Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ, (niv)
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1 Kings 3 9-1 Kings 3 11
So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?”The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this.So God said to him,“ Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice, (niv)
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Daniel 12:3
Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever. (niv)
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2 Chronicles 2 12
And Hiram added:“ Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth! He has given King David a wise son, endowed with intelligence and discernment, who will build a temple for the Lord and a palace for himself. (niv)