Question 159

Titus 2:1; Titus 2:8

^2:1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: ^2:8 Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.

^2:1 But as for you, speak the things that are consistent with sound doctrine. ^2:8 and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

Acts 18:25

^18:25 This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.

^18:25 He had been instructed in the way of the Lord and was fervent in spirit. He spoke and taught accurately about Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.

2 Timothy 4:2

^4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

^4:2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.

1 Corinthians 14:19

^14:19 Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.

^14:19 But in the church, I would rather speak five coherent words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.

1 Corinthians 2:4

^2:4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:

^2:4 My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power,

Jeremiah 23:28

^23:28 The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the Lord.

^23:28 Let the prophet who has a dream retell it, but let him who has My word speak it truthfully. For what is straw compared to grain?" declares the LORD.

1 Corinthians 4:1–2

^4:1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. ^4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

^4:1 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. ^4:2 Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.

Acts 20:27

^20:27 For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.

^20:27 For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God.

Colossians 1:28

^1:28 Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:

^1:28 We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

2 Timothy 2:15

^2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

^2:15 Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

1 Corinthians 3:2

^3:2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.

^3:2 I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for solid food. In fact, you are still not ready,

Hebrews 5:12–14

^5:12 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. ^5:13 For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. ^5:14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

^5:12 Although by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to reteach you the basic principles of God's word. You need milk, not solid food! ^5:13 For everyone who lives on milk is still an infant, inexperienced in the message of righteousness. ^5:14 But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.

Luke 12:42

^12:42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?

^12:42 And the Lord answered, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time?

Acts 18:25

^18:25 This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.

^18:25 He had been instructed in the way of the Lord and was fervent in spirit. He spoke and taught accurately about Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.

2 Corinthians 5:13–14

^5:13 For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause. ^5:14 For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:

^5:13 If we are out of our mind, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you. ^5:14 For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died.

Philippians 1:15–17

^1:15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: ^1:16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: ^1:17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

^1:15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. ^1:16 The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel. ^1:17 The former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains.

Colossians 4:12

^4:12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

^4:12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.

2 Corinthians 12:15

^12:15 And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.

^12:15 And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?

2 Corinthians 2:17

^2:17 For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.

^2:17 For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.

2 Corinthians 4:2

^4:2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

^4:2 Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

1 Thessalonians 2:4–6

^2:4 But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. ^2:5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: ^2:6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

^2:4 Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts. ^2:5 As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness! ^2:6 Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.

John 7:18

^7:18 He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

^7:18 He who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory, but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is a man of truth; in Him there is no falsehood.

1 Corinthians 9:19–22

^9:19 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. ^9:20 And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law; ^9:21 To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law. ^9:22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.

^9:19 Though I am free of obligation to anyone, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. ^9:20 To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), to win those under the law. ^9:21 To those without the law I became like one without the law (though I am not outside the law of God but am under the law of Christ), to win those without the law. ^9:22 To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.

2 Corinthians 12:19

^12:19 Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.

^12:19 Have you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up.

Ephesians 4:12

^4:12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

^4:12 to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,

1 Timothy 4:16

^4:16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.

^4:16 Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

Acts 26:16–18

^26:16 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; ^26:17 Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee, ^26:18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.

^26:16 'But get up and stand on your feet. For I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen from Me and what I will show you. ^26:17 I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them ^26:18 to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.'