G1248–διακονία–diakonia

Martha meanwhile was busy and distracted in waiting at table, and she came and said, "Master, do you not care that my sister is leaving me to do all the waiting? Tell her to assist me."

διακονίαν. diakonian “service.”

For Judas was reckoned as one of our number, and a share in this ministry was allotted to him."

διακονίας diakonias “ministry”

to occupy the place in this ministry and Apostleship from which Judas through transgression fell, in order to go to his own place."

διακονίας diakonias “ministry”

About this time, as the number of disciples was increasing, complaints were made by the Greek-speaking Jews against the Hebrews because their widows were habitually overlooked in the daily ministration.

διακονίᾳ diakonia “distribution”

But, as for us, we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the delivery of the Message."

διακονίᾳ diakonia “ministry”

So the disciples decided to send relief, every one in proportion to his means, to the brethren living in Judaea.

διακονίαν diakonian “ministry”

And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, having discharged their mission, and they brought with them John, surnamed Mark.

διακονίαν, diakonian “mission,”

But even the sacrifice of my life I count as nothing, if only I may perfect my earthly course, and be faithful to the duty which the Lord Jesus has entrusted to me of proclaiming, as of supreme importance, the Good News of God's grace.

διακονίαν diakonian “ministry”

After exchanging friendly greetings, Paul told in detail all that God had done among the Gentiles through his instrumentality.

διακονίας diakonias “ministry”

But to you Gentiles I say that, since I am an Apostle specially sent to the Gentiles, I take pride in my ministry,

διακονίαν diakonian “ministry”

if it is the gift of administration, let the administrator exercise a sound judgement in his duties.

διακονίαν diakonian “service”διακονίᾳ, diakonia “service,”

asking that I may escape unhurt from those in Judaea who are disobedient, and that the service which I am going to Jerusalem to render may be well received by the Church there,

διακονία diakonia “service”

various forms of official service, and yet one and the same Lord;

διακονιῶν diakoniōn “of services”

And I beseech you, brethren--you know the household of Stephanas, how they were the earliest Greek converts to Christ, and have devoted themselves to the service of God's people--

διακονίαν diakonian “service”

If, however, the service that proclaims death--its code being engraved in writing upon stones--came with glory, so that the children of Israel could not look steadily on the face of Moses because of the brightness of his face--a vanishing brightness;

διακονία diakonia “ministry”

will not the service of the Spirit be far more glorious?

διακονία diakonia “ministry”

For if the service which pronounces doom had glory, far more glorious still is the service which tells of righteousness.

διακονίᾳ diakonia “ministry”διακονία diakonia “ministry”

Therefore, being engaged in this service and being mindful of the mercy which has been shown us, we are not cowards.

διακονίαν diakonian “ministry”

And all this is from God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Christ, and has appointed us to serve in the ministry of reconciliation.

διακονίαν diakonian “ministry”

We endeavour to give people no cause for stumbling in anything, lest the work we are doing should fall into discredit.

διακονία, diakonia “ministry,”

With earnest entreaty they begged from us the favour of being allowed to share in the service now being rendered to God's people.

διακονίας diakonias “service”

As to the services which are being rendered to God's people, it is really unnecessary for me to write to you.

διακονίας diakonias “service”

For the service rendered in this sacred gift not only helps to relieve the wants of God's people, but it is also rich in its results and awakens a chorus of thanksgiving to God.

διακονία diakonia “ministry”

For, by the practical proof of it which you exhibit in this service, you cause God to be extolled for your fidelity to your professed adherence to the Good News of the Christ, and for the liberality of your contributions for them and for all who are

διακονίας diakonias “service”

Other Churches I robbed, receiving pay from them in order to do you service.

διακονίαν, diakonian “service,”