Acts 20:24 Cross References

Acts 20:24

24: But my life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus--the work of telling others the Good News about God's wonderful kindness and love.

2 Corinthians 4:1

  1. And so, since God in his mercy has given us this wonderful ministry, we never give up.

Acts 21:13

  1. But he said, "Why all this weeping? You are breaking my heart! For I am ready not only to be jailed at Jerusalem but also to die for the sake of the Lord Jesus."

2 Timothy 4:6

  1. As for me, my life has already been poured out as an offering to God. The time of my death is near.
  2. I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful.
  3. And now the prize awaits me--the crown of righteousness that the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that great day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his glorious return.

2 Corinthians 12:10

  1. Since I know it is all for Christ's good, I am quite content with my weaknesses and with insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Ephesians 2:4

  1. But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so very much,
  2. that even while we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God's special favor that you have been saved!)
  3. For he raised us from the dead along with Christ, and we are seated with him in the heavenly realms--all because we are one with Christ Jesus.
  4. And so God can always point to us as examples of the incredible wealth of his favor and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us through Christ Jesus.
  5. God saved you by his special favor when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God.

Romans 11:6

  1. And if they are saved by God's kindness, then it is not by their good works. For in that case, God's wonderful kindness would not be what it really is--free and undeserved.

Titus 1:3

  1. And now at the right time he has revealed this Good News, and we announce it to everyone. It is by the command of God our Savior that I have been trusted to do this work for him.

2 Corinthians 4:8

  1. We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed and broken. We are perplexed, but we don't give up and quit.
  2. We are hunted down, but God never abandons us. We get knocked down, but we get up again and keep going.

1 Peter 5:12

  1. I have written this short letter to you with the help of Silas, whom I consider a faithful brother. My purpose in writing is to encourage you and assure you that the grace of God is with you no matter what happens.

Galatians 1:1

  1. This letter is from Paul, an apostle. I was not appointed by any group or by human authority. My call is from Jesus Christ himself and from God the Father, who raised Jesus from the dead.

Acts 1:17

  1. Judas was one of us, chosen to share in the ministry with us."

2 Corinthians 4:16

  1. That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.
  2. For our present troubles are quite small and won't last very long. Yet they produce for us an immeasurably great glory that will last forever!
  3. So we don't look at the troubles we can see right now; rather, we look forward to what we have not yet seen. For the troubles we see will soon be over, but the joys to come will last forever.

1 Corinthians 15:58

  1. So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and steady, always enthusiastic about the Lord's work, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.

Acts 14:3

  1. The apostles stayed there a long time, preaching boldly about the grace of the Lord. The Lord proved their message was true by giving them power to do miraculous signs and wonders.

Hebrews 12:1

  1. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily hinders our progress. And let us run with endurance the race that God has set before us.
  2. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from start to finish. He was willing to die a shameful death on the cross because of the joy he knew would be his afterward. Now he is seated in the place of highest honor beside God's throne in heaven.
  3. Think about all he endured when sinful people did such terrible things to him, so that you don't become weary and give up.

Acts 11:23

  1. When he arrived and saw this proof of God's favor, he was filled with joy, and he encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord.

Acts 20:32

  1. "And now I entrust you to God and the word of his grace--his message that is able to build you up and give you an inheritance with all those he has set apart for himself.

Acts 9:15

  1. But the Lord said, "Go and do what I say. For Saul is my chosen instrument to take my message to the Gentiles and to kings, as well as to the people of Israel.

Philippians 3:13

  1. No, dear brothers and sisters, I am still not all I should be, but I am focusing all my energies on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead,
  2. I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us up to heaven.
  3. I hope all of you who are mature Christians will agree on these things. If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you.

Romans 3:24

  1. Yet now God in his gracious kindness declares us not guilty. He has done this through Christ Jesus, who has freed us by taking away our sins.
  2. For God sent Jesus to take the punishment for our sins and to satisfy God's anger against us. We are made right with God when we believe that Jesus shed his blood, sacrificing his life for us. God was being entirely fair and just when he did not punish those who sinned in former times.
  3. And he is entirely fair and just in this present time when he declares sinners to be right in his sight because they believe in Jesus.

Acts 26:17

  1. And I will protect you from both your own people and the Gentiles. Yes, I am going to send you to the Gentiles,
  2. to open their eyes so they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God. Then they will receive forgiveness for their sins and be given a place among God's people, who are set apart by faith in me.'

Titus 2:11

  1. For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people.

2 Corinthians 5:8

  1. Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord.

Acts 20:21

  1. I have had one message for Jews and Gentiles alike--the necessity of turning from sin and turning to God, and of faith in our Lord Jesus.

Philippians 1:20

  1. For I live in eager expectation and hope that I will never do anything that causes me shame, but that I will always be bold for Christ, as I have been in the past, and that my life will always honor Christ, whether I live or I die.
  2. For to me, living is for Christ, and dying is even better.
  3. Yet if I live, that means fruitful service for Christ. I really don't know which is better.
  4. I'm torn between two desires: Sometimes I want to live, and sometimes I long to go and be with Christ. That would be far better for me,

Hebrews 10:34

  1. You suffered along with those who were thrown into jail. When all you owned was taken from you, you accepted it with joy. You knew you had better things waiting for you in eternity.

Ephesians 3:13

  1. So please don't despair because of what they are doing to me here. It is for you that I am suffering, so you should feel honored and encouraged.

Revelation 12:11

  1. And they have defeated him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of their testimony. And they were not afraid to die.

Colossians 1:24

  1. I am glad when I suffer for you in my body, for I am completing what remains of Christ's sufferings for his body, the church.

2 Corinthians 7:4

  1. I have the highest confidence in you, and my pride in you is great. You have greatly encouraged me; you have made me happy despite all our troubles.

Philippians 2:17

  1. But even if my life is to be poured out like a drink offering to complete the sacrifice of your faithful service (that is, if I am to die for you), I will rejoice, and I want to share my joy with all of you.

Romans 8:35

  1. Can anything ever separate us from Christ's love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or are hungry or cold or in danger or threatened with death?
  2. (Even the Scriptures say, "For your sake we are killed every day; we are being slaughtered like sheep." )
  3. No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.
  4. And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. Death can't, and life can't. The angels can't, and the demons can't. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can't keep God's love away.
  5. Whether we are high above the sky or in the deepest ocean, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.

2 Timothy 4:17

  1. But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength, that I might preach the Good News in all its fullness for all the Gentiles to hear. And he saved me from certain death.

1 Corinthians 9:24

  1. Remember that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize. You also must run in such a way that you will win.
  2. All athletes practice strict self-control. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize.
  3. So I run straight to the goal with purpose in every step. I am not like a boxer who misses his punches.
  4. I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified.

Titus 3:4

  1. But then God our Savior showed us his kindness and love.
  2. He saved us, not because of the good things we did, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins and gave us a new life through the Holy Spirit.
  3. He generously poured out the Spirit upon us because of what Jesus Christ our Savior did.
  4. He declared us not guilty because of his great kindness. And now we know that we will inherit eternal life.

Luke 2:10

  1. but the angel reassured them. "Don't be afraid!" he said. "I bring you good news of great joy for everyone!
  2. The Savior--yes, the Messiah, the Lord--has been born tonight in Bethlehem, the city of David!

Romans 5:20

  1. God's law was given so that all people could see how sinful they were. But as people sinned more and more, God's wonderful kindness became more abundant.
  2. So just as sin ruled over all people and brought them to death, now God's wonderful kindness rules instead, giving us right standing with God and resulting in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

1 John 3:16

  1. We know what real love is because Christ gave up his life for us. And so we also ought to give up our lives for our Christian brothers and sisters.

Acts 22:21

  1. "But the Lord said to me, 'Leave Jerusalem, for I will send you far away to the Gentiles!'"

2 Corinthians 6:4

  1. In everything we do we try to show that we are true ministers of God. We patiently endure troubles and hardships and calamities of every kind.
  2. We have been beaten, been put in jail, faced angry mobs, worked to exhaustion, endured sleepless nights, and gone without food.
  3. We have proved ourselves by our purity, our understanding, our patience, our kindness, our sincere love, and the power of the Holy Spirit.
  4. We have faithfully preached the truth. God's power has been working in us. We have righteousness as our weapon, both to attack and to defend ourselves.
  5. We serve God whether people honor us or despise us, whether they slander us or praise us. We are honest, but they call us impostors.

1 Corinthians 9:17

  1. If I were doing this of my own free will, then I would deserve payment. But God has chosen me and given me this sacred trust, and I have no choice.
  2. What then is my pay? It is the satisfaction I get from preaching the Good News without expense to anyone, never demanding my rights as a preacher.

Ephesians 1:6

  1. So we praise God for the wonderful kindness he has poured out on us because we belong to his dearly loved Son.

1 Thessalonians 2:2

  1. You know how badly we had been treated at Philippi just before we came to you and how much we suffered there. Yet our God gave us the courage to declare his Good News to you boldly, even though we were surrounded by many who opposed us.

John 15:27

  1. And you must also tell others about me because you have been with me from the beginning.

John 17:4

  1. I brought glory to you here on earth by doing everything you told me to do.

2 Timothy 3:11

  1. You know how much persecution and suffering I have endured. You know all about how I was persecuted in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra--but the Lord delivered me from all of it.

1 Thessalonians 3:3

  1. and to keep you from becoming disturbed by the troubles you were going through. But, of course, you know that such troubles are going to happen to us Christians.

2 Timothy 1:12

  1. And that is why I am suffering here in prison. But I am not ashamed of it, for I know the one in whom I trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until the day of his return.

Hebrews 2:3

  1. What makes us think that we can escape if we are indifferent to this great salvation that was announced by the Lord Jesus himself? It was passed on to us by those who heard him speak,
  2. and God verified the message by signs and wonders and various miracles and by giving gifts of the Holy Spirit whenever he chose to do so.

Romans 4:4

  1. When people work, their wages are not a gift. Workers earn what they receive.
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