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1 Peter 4:11

If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

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ASV

if any man speaketh, speaking as it were oracles of God; if any man ministereth, ministering as of the strength which God supplieth: that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, whose is the glory and the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

KJV

If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

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Colossians 3:17And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.1 Corinthians 10:31So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.1 Peter 5:10And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.Matthew 5:16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.Romans 12:3For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.Ephesians 6:10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.1 Peter 4:10As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.John 15:8This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples.Psalms 50:15Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”1 Corinthians 12:4There are different gifts, but the same Spirit.Ephesians 4:29Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.1 Peter 2:5you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.Colossians 4:6Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.James 3:1–6Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.Acts 7:38He was in the assembly in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our fathers. And he received living words to pass on to us.1 Peter 2:9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.Romans 3:2Much in every way. First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God.Matthew 20:26It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,

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