1 Thessalonians 2:4 In fact, it is just the opposite. God has approved us to preach. He has trusted us with the good news. We aren’t trying to please people. We want to please G...

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New International Reader's Version - In fact, it is just the opposite. God has approved us to preach. He has trusted us with the good news. We aren’t trying to please people. We want to please God. He tests our hearts.
新标点和合本 - 但　神既然验中了我们，把福音托付我们，我们就照样讲，不是要讨人喜欢，乃是要讨那察验我们心的　神喜欢。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 但上帝既然认定我们经得起考验，把福音托付我们，我们就照着传讲，不是要讨人喜欢，而是要讨那考验我们的心的上帝喜欢。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 但　神既然认定我们经得起考验，把福音托付我们，我们就照着传讲，不是要讨人喜欢，而是要讨那考验我们的心的　神喜欢。
当代译本 - 我们得到了上帝的恩准来承担福音的责任，所以才这样传，不是要取悦人，而是要取悦鉴察我们内心的上帝。
圣经新译本 - 相反地，　神既然考验过我们，把福音委托给我们，我们就传讲，不象是讨人欢心的，而是讨那察验我们心思的　神的喜悦。
中文标准译本 - 相反，我们怎样被神考验而受了福音的委托，我们就照样传讲；不是要讨人的喜悦，而是要讨神的喜悦——神是考验我们内心的。
现代标点和合本 - 但神既然验中了我们，把福音托付我们，我们就照样讲，不是要讨人喜欢，乃是要讨那察验我们心的神喜欢。
和合本（拼音版） - 但上帝既然验中了我们，把福音托付我们，我们就照样讲，不是要讨人喜欢，乃是要讨那察验我们心的上帝喜欢。
New International Version - On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts.
English Standard Version - but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts.
New Living Translation - For we speak as messengers approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News. Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts.
Christian Standard Bible - Instead, just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please people, but rather God, who examines our hearts.
New American Standard Bible - but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not intending to please people, but to please God, who examines our hearts.
New King James Version - But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts.
Amplified Bible - But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel [that tells the good news of salvation through faith in Christ], so we speak, not as [if we were trying] to please people [to gain power and popularity], but to please God who examines our hearts [expecting our best].
American Standard Version - but even as we have been approved of God to be intrusted with the gospel, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God who proveth our hearts.
King James Version - 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.
New English Translation - but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we declare it, not to please people but God, who examines our hearts.
World English Bible - But even as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News, so we speak: not as pleasing men, but God, who tests our hearts.
新標點和合本 - 但神既然驗中了我們，把福音託付我們，我們就照樣講，不是要討人喜歡，乃是要討那察驗我們心的神喜歡。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 但上帝既然認定我們經得起考驗，把福音託付我們，我們就照着傳講，不是要討人喜歡，而是要討那考驗我們的心的上帝喜歡。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 但　神既然認定我們經得起考驗，把福音託付我們，我們就照着傳講，不是要討人喜歡，而是要討那考驗我們的心的　神喜歡。
當代譯本 - 我們得到了上帝的恩准來承擔福音的責任，所以才這樣傳，不是要取悅人，而是要取悅鑒察我們內心的上帝。
聖經新譯本 - 相反地，　神既然考驗過我們，把福音委託給我們，我們就傳講，不像是討人歡心的，而是討那察驗我們心思的　神的喜悅。
呂振中譯本 - 乃是我們怎樣蒙上帝試驗為合格、而以福音託付我們，我們就怎樣講；不是要討人喜歡的，乃是要討那察驗我們心的上帝喜歡。
中文標準譯本 - 相反，我們怎樣被神考驗而受了福音的委託，我們就照樣傳講；不是要討人的喜悅，而是要討神的喜悅——神是考驗我們內心的。
現代標點和合本 - 但神既然驗中了我們，把福音託付我們，我們就照樣講，不是要討人喜歡，乃是要討那察驗我們心的神喜歡。
文理和合譯本 - 惟上帝既鑒我、福音是託、遂如是而言、非若悅人、乃悅鑒我心之上帝也、
文理委辦譯本 - 上帝擇我、福音是托、我言之、非悅人、乃悅上帝、蓋上帝察吾心者也、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 天主既允我儕受福音之任、則我儕如是而言、不求悅於人、乃求悅於鑒察我心之天主、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 吾儕既承天主不棄、托以福音、故惟知率直講道、不欲取悅於人、但欲取悅於洞察人心之天主而已。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Al contrario, hablamos como hombres a quienes Dios aprobó y les confió el evangelio: no tratamos de agradar a la gente, sino a Dios, que examina nuestro corazón.
현대인의 성경 - 오히려 우리는 하나님의 인정을 받아 기쁜 소식을 전하라고 부탁을 받은 사람으로서 말합니다. 우리는 사람을 기쁘게 하려 하지 않고 우리 마음을 살피시는 하나님을 기쁘시게 하려고 합니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Наоборот, мы говорим, как люди, которых Бог испытал и которым доверил возвещать Радостную Весть. Мы стремимся угодить не людям, а Богу, испытывающему наши сердца.
Восточный перевод - Наоборот, мы говорим как люди, которых Всевышний испытал и которым доверил возвещать Радостную Весть. Мы стремимся угодить не людям, а Всевышнему, испытывающему наши сердца.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Наоборот, мы говорим как люди, которых Аллах испытал и которым доверил возвещать Радостную Весть. Мы стремимся угодить не людям, а Аллаху, испытывающему наши сердца.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Наоборот, мы говорим как люди, которых Всевышний испытал и которым доверил возвещать Радостную Весть. Мы стремимся угодить не людям, а Всевышнему, испытывающему наши сердца.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Non, c’est parce que Dieu nous a jugés dignes d’être chargés de la proclamation de l’Evangile et nous l’annonçons, pour plaire non aux hommes mais à Dieu qui juge notre cœur.
リビングバイブル - 私たちは、神から任命された伝道者として真理だけを語るのであって、聞く者の好みに合わせて内容を変えることなど絶対にしません。
Nestle Aland 28 - ἀλλὰ καθὼς δεδοκιμάσμεθα ὑπὸ τοῦ θεοῦ πιστευθῆναι τὸ εὐαγγέλιον, οὕτως λαλοῦμεν, οὐχ ὡς ἀνθρώποις ἀρέσκοντες ἀλλὰ θεῷ τῷ δοκιμάζοντι τὰς καρδίας ἡμῶν.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ἀλλὰ καθὼς δεδοκιμάσμεθα ὑπὸ τοῦ Θεοῦ, πιστευθῆναι τὸ εὐαγγέλιον, οὕτως λαλοῦμεν; οὐχ ὡς ἀνθρώποις ἀρέσκοντες, ἀλλὰ Θεῷ, τῷ δοκιμάζοντι τὰς καρδίας ἡμῶν.
Nova Versão Internacional - ao contrário, como homens aprovados por Deus para nos confiar o evangelho, não falamos para agradar pessoas, mas a Deus, que prova o nosso coração.
Hoffnung für alle - Im Gegenteil, Gott selbst hat uns geprüft und für vertrauenswürdig erachtet. Er hat uns beauftragt, die rettende Botschaft zu verkünden – deshalb und nur deshalb sagen wir sie weiter. Wir wollen nicht Menschen damit gefallen, sondern Gott. Ihn können wir nicht täuschen, denn er kennt unser Herz.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Nhưng được Đức Chúa Trời tín nhiệm ủy thác, chúng tôi công bố Phúc Âm, không phải để thỏa mãn thị hiếu quần chúng, nhưng để làm hài lòng Đức Chúa Trời, Đấng dò xét lòng người.
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John 21:17 - Jesus spoke to him a third time. He asked, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter felt bad because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He answered, “Lord, you know all things. You know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.
Luke 12:42 - The Lord answered, “Suppose a master puts one of his servants in charge of his other servants. The servant’s job is to give them the food they are to receive at the right time. The master wants a faithful and wise manager for this.
Psalm 7:9 - God, you always do what is right. You look deep down inside the hearts and minds of people. Bring to an end the terrible things sinful people do. Make godly people safe.
2 Corinthians 5:16 - So from now on we don’t look at anyone the way the world does. At one time we looked at Christ in that way. But we don’t anymore.
2 Timothy 2:2 - You have heard me teach in front of many witnesses. Pass on to people you can trust the things you’ve heard me say. Then they will be able to teach others also.
1 Corinthians 7:25 - Now I want to say something about virgins. I have no direct command from the Lord. But I give my opinion. Because of the Lord’s mercy, I give it as one who can be trusted.
John 2:24 - But Jesus did not fully trust them. He knew what people are like.
John 2:25 - He didn’t need anyone to tell him what people are like. He already knew why people do what they do.
2 Corinthians 5:11 - We know what it means to have respect for the Lord. So we try to help other people to understand it. What we are is plain to God. I hope it is also plain to your way of thinking.
Colossians 3:22 - Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything. Don’t do it just to please them when they are watching you. Obey them with an honest heart. Do it out of respect for the Lord.
Psalm 139:1 - Lord, you have seen what is in my heart. You know all about me.
Psalm 139:2 - You know when I sit down and when I get up. You know what I’m thinking even though you are far away.
Hebrews 4:13 - Nothing God created is hidden from him. His eyes see everything. He will hold us responsible for everything we do.
Psalm 44:21 - If we had, God would have discovered it. He knows the secrets of our hearts.
Revelation 2:23 - I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I search hearts and minds. I will pay each of you back for what you have done.
Numbers 27:16 - “Lord, you are the God who gives life and breath to all living things. Please put someone in charge of this community.
1 Timothy 6:20 - Timothy, guard what God has trusted you with. Turn away from godless chatter. Stay away from opposing ideas that are falsely called knowledge.
Jeremiah 17:10 - The Lord says, “I look deep down inside human hearts. I see what is in people’s minds. I reward each person in keeping with their conduct. I bless them based on what they have done.”
1 Kings 8:39 - Then listen to them from heaven. It’s the place where you live. Forgive them. Take action. Deal with everyone in keeping with everything they do. You know their hearts. In fact, you are the only one who knows every human heart.
Proverbs 17:3 - Fire tests silver, and heat tests gold. But the Lord tests our hearts.
1 Corinthians 2:4 - I didn’t preach my message with clever and compelling words. Instead, my preaching showed the Holy Spirit’s power.
1 Corinthians 2:5 - This was so that your faith would be based on God’s power. Your faith would not be based on human wisdom.
2 Corinthians 4:2 - Instead, we have given up doing secret and shameful things. We don’t twist God’s word. In fact, we do just the opposite. We present the truth plainly. In the sight of God, we make our appeal to everyone’s sense of what is right and wrong.
1 Corinthians 9:17 - If I preach because I want to, I get a reward. If I preach because I have to, I’m only doing my duty.
Ephesians 3:8 - I am by far the least important of all the Lord’s holy people. But he gave me the grace to preach to the Gentiles about the unlimited riches that Christ gives.
1 Corinthians 4:1 - So here is how you should think of us. We serve Christ. We are trusted with the mysteries God has shown us.
1 Corinthians 4:2 - Those who have been given a trust must prove that they are faithful.
Luke 16:11 - Suppose you have not been worthy of trust in handling worldly wealth. Then who will trust you with true riches?
2 Timothy 1:14 - Guard the truth of the good news that you were trusted with. Guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.
Titus 1:3 - Now, at just the right time, he has made his promise clear. He did this through the preaching that he trusted me with. God our Savior has commanded all these things.
1 Chronicles 29:17 - My God, I know that you tested our hearts. And you are pleased when we are honest. I’ve given all these things just because I wanted to. When I did it, I was completely honest with you. Your people here have also been willing to give to you. And I’ve been happy to see this.
Ephesians 6:6 - Don’t obey them only to please them when they are watching. Do it because you are slaves of Christ. Be sure your heart does what God wants.
Jeremiah 32:19 - Your purposes are great. Your acts are mighty. Your eyes see everything people do. You reward each one of them in keeping with their conduct. You do this based on what they have done.
Psalm 17:3 - Look deep down into my heart. Study me carefully at night and test me. You won’t find anything wrong. I have planned nothing evil. My mouth has not said sinful things.
1 Timothy 1:11 - True teaching agrees with the good news about the glory of the blessed God. He trusted me with that good news.
1 Timothy 1:12 - I am thankful to Christ Jesus our Lord. He has given me strength. I thank him that he considered me faithful. I thank him for appointing me to serve him.
1 Timothy 1:13 - I used to speak evil things against Jesus. I tried to hurt his followers. I really pushed them around. But God showed me mercy anyway. I did those things without knowing any better. I wasn’t a believer.
Romans 8:27 - God, who looks into our hearts, knows the mind of the Spirit. And the Spirit prays for God’s people just as God wants him to pray.
Galatians 2:7 - In fact, it was just the opposite. They recognized the task I had been trusted with. It was the task of preaching the good news to the Gentiles. My task was like Peter’s task. He had been trusted with the task of preaching to the Jews.
Galatians 1:10 - Am I now trying to get people to think well of me? Or do I want God to think well of me? Am I trying to please people? If I were, I would not be serving Christ.

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New International Reader's Version - In fact, it is just the opposite. God has approved us to preach. He has trusted us with the good news. We aren’t trying to please people. We want to please God. He tests our hearts.
新标点和合本 - 但　神既然验中了我们，把福音托付我们，我们就照样讲，不是要讨人喜欢，乃是要讨那察验我们心的　神喜欢。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 但上帝既然认定我们经得起考验，把福音托付我们，我们就照着传讲，不是要讨人喜欢，而是要讨那考验我们的心的上帝喜欢。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 但　神既然认定我们经得起考验，把福音托付我们，我们就照着传讲，不是要讨人喜欢，而是要讨那考验我们的心的　神喜欢。
当代译本 - 我们得到了上帝的恩准来承担福音的责任，所以才这样传，不是要取悦人，而是要取悦鉴察我们内心的上帝。
圣经新译本 - 相反地，　神既然考验过我们，把福音委托给我们，我们就传讲，不象是讨人欢心的，而是讨那察验我们心思的　神的喜悦。
中文标准译本 - 相反，我们怎样被神考验而受了福音的委托，我们就照样传讲；不是要讨人的喜悦，而是要讨神的喜悦——神是考验我们内心的。
现代标点和合本 - 但神既然验中了我们，把福音托付我们，我们就照样讲，不是要讨人喜欢，乃是要讨那察验我们心的神喜欢。
和合本（拼音版） - 但上帝既然验中了我们，把福音托付我们，我们就照样讲，不是要讨人喜欢，乃是要讨那察验我们心的上帝喜欢。
New International Version - On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts.
English Standard Version - but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts.
New Living Translation - For we speak as messengers approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News. Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts.
Christian Standard Bible - Instead, just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please people, but rather God, who examines our hearts.
New American Standard Bible - but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not intending to please people, but to please God, who examines our hearts.
New King James Version - But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts.
Amplified Bible - But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel [that tells the good news of salvation through faith in Christ], so we speak, not as [if we were trying] to please people [to gain power and popularity], but to please God who examines our hearts [expecting our best].
American Standard Version - but even as we have been approved of God to be intrusted with the gospel, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God who proveth our hearts.
King James Version - 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.
New English Translation - but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we declare it, not to please people but God, who examines our hearts.
World English Bible - But even as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News, so we speak: not as pleasing men, but God, who tests our hearts.
新標點和合本 - 但神既然驗中了我們，把福音託付我們，我們就照樣講，不是要討人喜歡，乃是要討那察驗我們心的神喜歡。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 但上帝既然認定我們經得起考驗，把福音託付我們，我們就照着傳講，不是要討人喜歡，而是要討那考驗我們的心的上帝喜歡。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 但　神既然認定我們經得起考驗，把福音託付我們，我們就照着傳講，不是要討人喜歡，而是要討那考驗我們的心的　神喜歡。
當代譯本 - 我們得到了上帝的恩准來承擔福音的責任，所以才這樣傳，不是要取悅人，而是要取悅鑒察我們內心的上帝。
聖經新譯本 - 相反地，　神既然考驗過我們，把福音委託給我們，我們就傳講，不像是討人歡心的，而是討那察驗我們心思的　神的喜悅。
呂振中譯本 - 乃是我們怎樣蒙上帝試驗為合格、而以福音託付我們，我們就怎樣講；不是要討人喜歡的，乃是要討那察驗我們心的上帝喜歡。
中文標準譯本 - 相反，我們怎樣被神考驗而受了福音的委託，我們就照樣傳講；不是要討人的喜悅，而是要討神的喜悅——神是考驗我們內心的。
現代標點和合本 - 但神既然驗中了我們，把福音託付我們，我們就照樣講，不是要討人喜歡，乃是要討那察驗我們心的神喜歡。
文理和合譯本 - 惟上帝既鑒我、福音是託、遂如是而言、非若悅人、乃悅鑒我心之上帝也、
文理委辦譯本 - 上帝擇我、福音是托、我言之、非悅人、乃悅上帝、蓋上帝察吾心者也、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 天主既允我儕受福音之任、則我儕如是而言、不求悅於人、乃求悅於鑒察我心之天主、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 吾儕既承天主不棄、托以福音、故惟知率直講道、不欲取悅於人、但欲取悅於洞察人心之天主而已。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Al contrario, hablamos como hombres a quienes Dios aprobó y les confió el evangelio: no tratamos de agradar a la gente, sino a Dios, que examina nuestro corazón.
현대인의 성경 - 오히려 우리는 하나님의 인정을 받아 기쁜 소식을 전하라고 부탁을 받은 사람으로서 말합니다. 우리는 사람을 기쁘게 하려 하지 않고 우리 마음을 살피시는 하나님을 기쁘시게 하려고 합니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Наоборот, мы говорим, как люди, которых Бог испытал и которым доверил возвещать Радостную Весть. Мы стремимся угодить не людям, а Богу, испытывающему наши сердца.
Восточный перевод - Наоборот, мы говорим как люди, которых Всевышний испытал и которым доверил возвещать Радостную Весть. Мы стремимся угодить не людям, а Всевышнему, испытывающему наши сердца.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Наоборот, мы говорим как люди, которых Аллах испытал и которым доверил возвещать Радостную Весть. Мы стремимся угодить не людям, а Аллаху, испытывающему наши сердца.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Наоборот, мы говорим как люди, которых Всевышний испытал и которым доверил возвещать Радостную Весть. Мы стремимся угодить не людям, а Всевышнему, испытывающему наши сердца.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Non, c’est parce que Dieu nous a jugés dignes d’être chargés de la proclamation de l’Evangile et nous l’annonçons, pour plaire non aux hommes mais à Dieu qui juge notre cœur.
リビングバイブル - 私たちは、神から任命された伝道者として真理だけを語るのであって、聞く者の好みに合わせて内容を変えることなど絶対にしません。
Nestle Aland 28 - ἀλλὰ καθὼς δεδοκιμάσμεθα ὑπὸ τοῦ θεοῦ πιστευθῆναι τὸ εὐαγγέλιον, οὕτως λαλοῦμεν, οὐχ ὡς ἀνθρώποις ἀρέσκοντες ἀλλὰ θεῷ τῷ δοκιμάζοντι τὰς καρδίας ἡμῶν.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ἀλλὰ καθὼς δεδοκιμάσμεθα ὑπὸ τοῦ Θεοῦ, πιστευθῆναι τὸ εὐαγγέλιον, οὕτως λαλοῦμεν; οὐχ ὡς ἀνθρώποις ἀρέσκοντες, ἀλλὰ Θεῷ, τῷ δοκιμάζοντι τὰς καρδίας ἡμῶν.
Nova Versão Internacional - ao contrário, como homens aprovados por Deus para nos confiar o evangelho, não falamos para agradar pessoas, mas a Deus, que prova o nosso coração.
Hoffnung für alle - Im Gegenteil, Gott selbst hat uns geprüft und für vertrauenswürdig erachtet. Er hat uns beauftragt, die rettende Botschaft zu verkünden – deshalb und nur deshalb sagen wir sie weiter. Wir wollen nicht Menschen damit gefallen, sondern Gott. Ihn können wir nicht täuschen, denn er kennt unser Herz.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Nhưng được Đức Chúa Trời tín nhiệm ủy thác, chúng tôi công bố Phúc Âm, không phải để thỏa mãn thị hiếu quần chúng, nhưng để làm hài lòng Đức Chúa Trời, Đấng dò xét lòng người.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - แต่ในทางตรงกันข้ามเราประกาศในฐานะผู้ที่พระเจ้าทรงเห็นชอบที่จะมอบหมายข่าวประเสริฐให้ เราไม่ได้พยายามเอาใจมนุษย์ แต่มุ่งให้พระเจ้าผู้ทรงตรวจสอบจิตใจเรานั้นพอพระทัย
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - แต่พระเจ้าเห็นดีกับพวกเราแล้วที่ไว้ใจเราในเรื่องข่าวประเสริฐ และเราก็ประกาศ ไม่ใช่เพื่อให้เป็นที่พอใจของมนุษย์ แต่ให้เป็นที่พอใจของพระเจ้าผู้ทดสอบจิตใจของเรา

John 21:17 - Jesus spoke to him a third time. He asked, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter felt bad because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He answered, “Lord, you know all things. You know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.
Luke 12:42 - The Lord answered, “Suppose a master puts one of his servants in charge of his other servants. The servant’s job is to give them the food they are to receive at the right time. The master wants a faithful and wise manager for this.
Psalm 7:9 - God, you always do what is right. You look deep down inside the hearts and minds of people. Bring to an end the terrible things sinful people do. Make godly people safe.
2 Corinthians 5:16 - So from now on we don’t look at anyone the way the world does. At one time we looked at Christ in that way. But we don’t anymore.
2 Timothy 2:2 - You have heard me teach in front of many witnesses. Pass on to people you can trust the things you’ve heard me say. Then they will be able to teach others also.
1 Corinthians 7:25 - Now I want to say something about virgins. I have no direct command from the Lord. But I give my opinion. Because of the Lord’s mercy, I give it as one who can be trusted.
John 2:24 - But Jesus did not fully trust them. He knew what people are like.
John 2:25 - He didn’t need anyone to tell him what people are like. He already knew why people do what they do.
2 Corinthians 5:11 - We know what it means to have respect for the Lord. So we try to help other people to understand it. What we are is plain to God. I hope it is also plain to your way of thinking.
Colossians 3:22 - Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything. Don’t do it just to please them when they are watching you. Obey them with an honest heart. Do it out of respect for the Lord.
Psalm 139:1 - Lord, you have seen what is in my heart. You know all about me.
Psalm 139:2 - You know when I sit down and when I get up. You know what I’m thinking even though you are far away.
Hebrews 4:13 - Nothing God created is hidden from him. His eyes see everything. He will hold us responsible for everything we do.
Psalm 44:21 - If we had, God would have discovered it. He knows the secrets of our hearts.
Revelation 2:23 - I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I search hearts and minds. I will pay each of you back for what you have done.
Numbers 27:16 - “Lord, you are the God who gives life and breath to all living things. Please put someone in charge of this community.
1 Timothy 6:20 - Timothy, guard what God has trusted you with. Turn away from godless chatter. Stay away from opposing ideas that are falsely called knowledge.
Jeremiah 17:10 - The Lord says, “I look deep down inside human hearts. I see what is in people’s minds. I reward each person in keeping with their conduct. I bless them based on what they have done.”
1 Kings 8:39 - Then listen to them from heaven. It’s the place where you live. Forgive them. Take action. Deal with everyone in keeping with everything they do. You know their hearts. In fact, you are the only one who knows every human heart.
Proverbs 17:3 - Fire tests silver, and heat tests gold. But the Lord tests our hearts.
1 Corinthians 2:4 - I didn’t preach my message with clever and compelling words. Instead, my preaching showed the Holy Spirit’s power.
1 Corinthians 2:5 - This was so that your faith would be based on God’s power. Your faith would not be based on human wisdom.
2 Corinthians 4:2 - Instead, we have given up doing secret and shameful things. We don’t twist God’s word. In fact, we do just the opposite. We present the truth plainly. In the sight of God, we make our appeal to everyone’s sense of what is right and wrong.
1 Corinthians 9:17 - If I preach because I want to, I get a reward. If I preach because I have to, I’m only doing my duty.
Ephesians 3:8 - I am by far the least important of all the Lord’s holy people. But he gave me the grace to preach to the Gentiles about the unlimited riches that Christ gives.
1 Corinthians 4:1 - So here is how you should think of us. We serve Christ. We are trusted with the mysteries God has shown us.
1 Corinthians 4:2 - Those who have been given a trust must prove that they are faithful.
Luke 16:11 - Suppose you have not been worthy of trust in handling worldly wealth. Then who will trust you with true riches?
2 Timothy 1:14 - Guard the truth of the good news that you were trusted with. Guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.
Titus 1:3 - Now, at just the right time, he has made his promise clear. He did this through the preaching that he trusted me with. God our Savior has commanded all these things.
1 Chronicles 29:17 - My God, I know that you tested our hearts. And you are pleased when we are honest. I’ve given all these things just because I wanted to. When I did it, I was completely honest with you. Your people here have also been willing to give to you. And I’ve been happy to see this.
Ephesians 6:6 - Don’t obey them only to please them when they are watching. Do it because you are slaves of Christ. Be sure your heart does what God wants.
Jeremiah 32:19 - Your purposes are great. Your acts are mighty. Your eyes see everything people do. You reward each one of them in keeping with their conduct. You do this based on what they have done.
Psalm 17:3 - Look deep down into my heart. Study me carefully at night and test me. You won’t find anything wrong. I have planned nothing evil. My mouth has not said sinful things.
1 Timothy 1:11 - True teaching agrees with the good news about the glory of the blessed God. He trusted me with that good news.
1 Timothy 1:12 - I am thankful to Christ Jesus our Lord. He has given me strength. I thank him that he considered me faithful. I thank him for appointing me to serve him.
1 Timothy 1:13 - I used to speak evil things against Jesus. I tried to hurt his followers. I really pushed them around. But God showed me mercy anyway. I did those things without knowing any better. I wasn’t a believer.
Romans 8:27 - God, who looks into our hearts, knows the mind of the Spirit. And the Spirit prays for God’s people just as God wants him to pray.
Galatians 2:7 - In fact, it was just the opposite. They recognized the task I had been trusted with. It was the task of preaching the good news to the Gentiles. My task was like Peter’s task. He had been trusted with the task of preaching to the Jews.
Galatians 1:10 - Am I now trying to get people to think well of me? Or do I want God to think well of me? Am I trying to please people? If I were, I would not be serving Christ.