25 Bible Verses about Missionaries
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Now there were in Antioch, distributed through the existing assembly, - prophets and teachers: both Barnabas and Symeon who was called Niger, and Lucius the Cyrenian, Manaen also, Herod the tetrarch's foster-brother, and Saul.
but Paul deemed it right, as to him who had withdrawn from them, back from Pamphylia, and had not gone with them unto the work, not to be taking with them, this, man.
Then, fasting and praying, and laying their hands upon them, they sent them away.
But, thou, - be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do, the work, of an evangelist, thy ministry, completely fulfill;
And, after these things, the Lord appointed seventy two others, and sent them forth, two and two before his face, into every city and place whither, he himself, was about to come.
And, into whatsoever city ye shall enter, and they bid you welcome, be eating such things as are set before you;
And how shall they proclaim, except they be sent? Even as it is written - How beautiful the feet of them that bring glad tidings of good things!
And there arose an angry feeling, so that they separated one from the other: and, Barnabas, taking Mark, sailed away unto Cyprus, -
Wherefore, we desired to come unto you - even, I, Paul, both once and again, - and, Satan, thwarted us.
But, for no cause whatever, am I making my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I have received from the Lord Jesus, to bear full witness as to the good news of the favour of God.
and said unto them - Nothing, take ye for the journey, - neither staff, nor satchel, nor bread, nor silver, nor to have, two tunics.
In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw My Lord, sitting upon a throne high and lifted up, and, his skirts, did fill the temple, Seraphim, were standing above him; six wings severally, had each one, - With twain, he covered his face And with twain, he covered his feet And with twain, he did fly. And they continued crying out one to another, and said, Holy - holy - holy, is Yahweh of hosts, - the fulness of the whole earth, is his glory.read more.
And the foundations of the porch, were moved at the voice of him that cried, - and the house, was filled with smoke. Then said I - Woe to me! - for I am undone, Because a man of unclean lips, am, I, And in the midst of a people of unclean lips, do I dwell, - For the King. Yahweh of hosts, have mine eyes seen! Then flew unto me one of the seraphim, And in his hand, a live coal, - With tongs, had he taken it from off the altar. Then touched he my month, and said - Lo! this hath touched thy lips, - Thus shall be taken away, thine iniquity, And, thy sin, by propitiation be covered. Then heard I the voice of My Lord, saying, Whom shall I send? And who will go for us? And I said - Here am I - send me.
And, Barnabas and Saul, returned unto Jerusalem, fulfilling the ministering, taking with them John who was surnamed Mark.
And, setting sail from Paphos, Paul's company came into Perga of Pamphylia; but, John, withdrawing from them, returned unto Jerusalem.
From this man's seed, hath God, according to promise, brought unto Israel, a saviour - Jesus:
And they passed through the Phrygian and Galatian country, being forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia;
Wherefore, be of good courage, Sirs; for I believe in God - that, so, it shall be, according as it hath been told me.
And, after certain days, Paul, said unto Barnabas - Let us now return, and visit the brethren in every city in which we have declared the word of the Lord, and see how they are.
These twelve, Jesus sent forth, charging them, saying: - Into any way to the nations, do not depart, - and, into any city of Samaritans, do not enter;
Jesus, therefore, said unto them, again, - Peace be unto you! Just as, my Father, sent me forth, I, also, send you.
And, a certain woman, by name Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, devout towards God, was hearkening, whose heart, the Lord, fully opened, to be giving heed unto the things being spoken by Paul.
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Missionaries » In visiting and relieving the poor, the sick, &c
And, when thy brother waxeth poor, and his hand becometh feeble with thee, then shalt thou strengthen him, as a sojourner and a settler, so shall he live with thee.
He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the needy, His righteousness, standeth for aye, His horn, shall be exalted in honour.
In all things, I gave you to understand, that, thus toiling, it behoves to be helping the weak, also to be keeping in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, that, he himself, said - Happy is it, rather to give than to receive!
Religious observance, pure and undefiled with our God and Father, is, this - to be visiting orphans and widows in their affliction, unspotted, to keep, himself, from the world.
Naked, and ye clothed me, sick, and ye visited me, in prison, was I, and ye came unto me.
Missionaries » In aiding ministers in their labors
And, being present with you, and having come short, I was not burdensome to anyone, - for, my deficiency, the brethren, coming from Macedonia, helped to make up; - and, in everything, without burden unto you, I kept, myself - and will keep!
Nevertheless, nobly, have ye done, in taking fellowship with me in my tribulation. Ye know, moreover, even ye, Philippians, - that, in the beginning of the glad-message, when I went forth from Macedonia, not, so much as one assembly, with me had fellowship - in the matter of giving and receiving - save, ye alone, - That, even in Thessalonica, both once and again, unto my need, ye sent: -
Missionaries » In holy conservation
Your discourse being always with benefit, with salt, seasoned, - that ye may know how it behoveth you, unto each one, to be making answer.
Let, no putrid discourse, out of your mouth, be going forth, but if anything is good - suited to the needful upbuilding, - that it may give benefit unto them that hear;
The mouth of the righteous, beareth the fruit of wisdom, but, a perverse tongue, shall be cut off.
The lips of the wise, scatter abroad knowledge, but, the heart of dullards, is not right.
The mouth of a righteous man, softly uttereth wisdom, and, his tongue, speaketh justice:
Missionaries » In teaching and exhorting
Let, the word of the Christ, dwell within you richly, - in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another, with psalms, hymns, spiritual songs, with gratitude, raising song with your hearts unto God:
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, according to the custom of some, but exhorting, and by so much the more as this, by as much as ye behold, the day, drawing near.
Come, ye children! hearken unto me, The reverence of Yahweh, will I teach you.
I would teach transgressors thy ways, And, sinners, unto thee, should return.
But be exhorting one another, on each successive day, - while the To-day is being named! lest any from among you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.
Missionaries » Encouragement to
My brethren! If one among you be led to err from the truth, and one turn him back, Be ye taking note - that, he that turneth back a sinner out of the error of his way - will save his soul out of death, and hide a multitude of sins.
The liberal soul, shall he enriched, and, he that refresheth, shall himself also be refreshed.
On the contrary - the foolish things of the world, hath God chosen, that he might put to shame them who are wise, and, the weak things of the world, hath God chosen, that he might put to shame the things that are mighty,
The fruit of the righteous, is a tree of life, and, he that rescueth souls, is wise.
Missionaries » In the family
and thou shalt impress them upon thy sons, and shalt speak of them, - when thou sittest in thy house and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down and when thou risest up;
The living, the living, he, can praise thee, As I do this day, - A father, to his children, can make known thy faithfulness.
For how knowest thou, O woman, whether, thy husband, thou shalt save? Or how knowest thou, O man, whether, thy wife, thou shalt save?
When he set up a testimony in Jacob, And, a law, appointed in Israel, - Which he commanded our fathers, That they might make them known to their children; To the end, A later generation, might come m know, Children who should be born, Who should arise, and recount them to their children; That they might set, in Elohim, their confidence, - And not forget the doings of El, But, his commandments, might observe; read more.
And not become, like their fathers, a generation stubborn and rebellious, - A generation that fixed not their heart, Neither was their spirit, faithful with GOD.
Missionaries » In talking of God and his works
And will talk to myself of all thy work, And, of thy doings, will I muse: -
Even my tongue, all the day, shall softly utter thy righteousness, For they have turned pale - for they have blushed, Who were seeking my hurt.
The way of thy precepts, cause thou me to understand, and I will indeed meditate in thy wonders.
The glory of thy kingdom, will they tell, - and, thy power, will they speak. To make known to the sons of men, his mighty deeds, and the splendid glory of his kingdom.
Missionaries » With a willing heart
So the people rejoiced because they willingly offered, for, with a perfect heart, offered they willingly unto Yahweh, - moreover also, David the king, rejoiced with great joy.
And yet, who am, I, and who are my people, that we should be able to offer willingly like this? for, from thee, is the whole, and, out of thine own hand, have we given unto thee;
In the case of , every male and woman whose heart, made them willing, to bring in for any construction which, Yahweh had commanded them to make, by the hand of Moses, in their case did the sons of Israel bring in a free-will offering unto Yahweh.
Missionaries » In a holy example
In order that ye may become faultless and inviolate, children of God, blameless amidst a crooked and perverted generation, amongst whom ye appear as luminaries in the world,
In like manner, let your light shine before men, - that they may see your good works, - and glorify your Father who is in the heavens.
So that ye became an ensample unto all who were coming to the faith, in Macedonia and in Achaia:
Missionaries » In seeking the edification of others
Wherefore be consoling one another, and building up, each the other, - even as ye are also doing.
Hence, then, the things pertaining to peace, let us pursue, and the things which belong to the upbuilding one of another:
Let, each one of us, unto his neighbour give pleasure - for what is good unto upbuilding;
Missionaries » In their intercourse with the world
In like manner, let your light shine before men, - that they may see your good works, - and glorify your Father who is in the heavens.
Having, your behaviour among the nations, honourable, - in order that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may, owing to the honourable works they are permitted to behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
In order that ye may become faultless and inviolate, children of God, blameless amidst a crooked and perverted generation, amongst whom ye appear as luminaries in the world, A word of light, holding forth, - as a matter of boasting unto me, for the day of Christ, - that, not in vain, I ran, nor, in vain, I toiled: -
Missionaries » In inviting others to embrace the gospel
And many peoples shall go and say - Come ye, and let us ascend Unto the mountain of Yahweh Unto the house of the God of Jacob, That he may teach us of his ways, And we may walk in his paths, - For, out of Zion, shall go forth a law, And the word of Yahweh out of Jerusalem;
Oh taste and see, that good is Yahweh, - How happy the man who seeketh refuge in him!
Come! see a man, that told me all things that ever I did: Can, this, be, the Christ?
And Nathanael said unto him - Out of Nazareth, can any good thing come? Philip saith unto him - Come, and see!
Missionaries » Women and children as well as men
Out of the mouth of children and sucklings, hast thou laid a foundation of strength, - because of thine adversaries, to make foe and avenger be still.
Her mouth, she openeth with wisdom, and, the instruction of kindness, is on her tongue:
But the Chief-priests and the Scribes, seeing, the marvels that he wrought, and the boys who were crying aloud in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David! were greatly displeased; and said unto him - Hearest thou what these are saying? And, Jesus, saith unto them - Yea: Have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings, hast thou prepared praise?
Missionaries » In admonishing others
But we exhort you, brethren - admonish the disorderly, soothe them of little soul, help the weak, be longsuffering towards all:
And, not as an enemy, be esteeming him, but be admonishing him, as a brother.
Missionaries » In interceding for others
Be openly confessing, therefore, one to another, your sins, and be praying in each other's behalf, - that ye may be healed. Much availeth, the supplication of a righteous man, when it is energised:
Praying, at the same time, for us also, - that, God, would open unto us a door for the word, so that we may speak the sacred secret of the Christ - for the sake of which also I am in bonds,
Be praying for us; for we persuade ourselves that an honourable conscience have we, in all things honourably, desiring to behave ourselves.
Missionaries » Illustrated
And, calling ten servants of his own, he gave unto them ten minas, and said unto them - Do business, till I come.
For it is, just as a man, who, going from home, called his own servants, and delivered up to them his substance;
Missionaries » With a superabundant liberality
and spake unto Moses, saying, More than enough, are the people bringing in, - more than is needed for the service pertaining to the work; which Yahweh hath commanded to be done. So Moses gave commandment and they passed a proclamation throughout the camp, saying, Let, neither man nor woman, make any more material for the holy heave-offering. So the people were restrained from bringing in. For the material was enough for all the work, to make it, - and to spare.
That, according to power, I bear witness, and beyond power, of their own accord, they acted , -
Missionaries » In reproving others
And be not joining in fellowship in the unfruitful works of darkness, but, rather, be even administering reproof;
Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thy heart, - Thou shalt, faithfully reprove, thy neighbour, and not countenance him in sin:
Missionaries » In preferring Christ above all relations
If anyone cometh unto me, and hateth not his own father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brothers, and sisters, further also, even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.
For I had not determined to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, - and, him, as one who had been crucified!
Missionaries » In old age
Remember the days of age-past times, Remark the years of many generations, - Ask thy father and he will tell thee, Thine elders and they will say to thee: -
Even now, therefore, that I am old and grayheaded, O God, do not forsake me, - Until I tell of thine arm unto a new generation, Unto every one that is to come, thy might;
Missionaries » In declaring what God has done for them
Come! hearken - that I may recount, all ye reverers of God, What he hath done for my soul: -
I beseech thee, O Yahweh - for, I, am thy servant, - I, am thy servant, the son of thy handmaid, Thou hast loosened my bonds. To thee, will I sacrifice a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and, on the Name of Yahweh, will I call: My vows - to Yahweh, will I pay, Might it be in the presence of all his people; - read more.
In the courts of the house of Yahweh, In the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye Yah!
Missionaries » In youth
Young men, yea even virgins, elders, and children. Let them praise the Name of Yahweh, for lofty is his Name alone, His splendour is over earth and heavens.
O God, thou hast taught me from my youthful days, And, hitherto, have I been wont to tell of thy wonders;
Missionaries » In dedicating themselves to the service of God
One thing, have I asked of Yahweh, That, will I seek to secure, - That I may dwell in the house of Yahweh, all the days of my life, To view the delightfulness of Yahweh, And to contemplate in his temple.
But, if it be, a vexation, in your eyes, to serve Yahweh, choose ye for yourselves, to-day, whom ye will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served, that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye are dwelling, - but, I and my house, will serve Yahweh.
Missionaries » From their calling as saints
But, ye, are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for a peculiar treasure, that, the excellences, ye may tell forth, of him who, out of darkness, hath called you into his marvellous light: -
But, ye, shall be mine, As a kingdom of priests, And a holy nation. These, are the words, which thou shalt speak unto the sons of Israel.
Missionaries » An imperative duty
Curse ye Meroz, saith the messenger of Yahweh, Curse ye with a curse, the inhabitants thereof, - because they came not in to the help of Yahweh, to the help of Yahweh, against the mighty.
And he answered and said - I tell you - If, these, shall hold their peace, the stones, will cry out.
Missionaries » Exemplified
They, therefore, who had been scattered abroad by reason of the tribulation that took place on account of Stephen, passed through as far as Phoenice and Cyprus and Antioch, unto no one speaking the word, save alone unto Jews. And there were some from among them, Cyprians and Cyrenians, who, indeed, coming unto Antioch, began speaking, even unto the Grecian Jews, announcing the glad tidings as to the Lord Jesus;
They, indeed, therefore, who were scattered abroad, passed through, telling the good-news of the word;
Missionaries » In following Christ
And Jesus, hearing, said unto him - Yet one thing, unto thee, is lacking: Whatsoever thou hast, sell, and distribute unto the destitute, - and thou shalt have treasure in theheavens; and come! be following me.
Whoever beareth not his own cross, and cometh after me, cannot be my disciple.
Missionaries » The principle on which
For, the love of the Christ, constraineth us; - Having judged this, - that, one, in behalf of all, died, hence, they all, died; and, in behalf of all, died he, - in order that, they who live, no longer for themselves, should live, but for him who, in their behalf, died and rose again.
Missionaries » However weak they may be
On the contrary - the foolish things of the world, hath God chosen, that he might put to shame them who are wise, and, the weak things of the world, hath God chosen, that he might put to shame the things that are mighty,
Missionaries » Messengers of hezekiah
The runners, therefore, went with letters from the hand of the king and his rulers, throughout all Israel and Judah, and according to the commandment of the king, saying, - Ye sons of Israel, return ye unto Yahweh, God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, and he will return unto the remnant, that which is left to you, out of the hand of the kings of Assyria.
Missionaries » In first giving their own selves to the lord
And, not merely as we hoped, but, themselves, gave they, first, unto the Lord and unto us through God's will,
Missionaries » Exemplified » Hannah
Then prayed Hannah, and said, My heart hath leaped for joy in Yahweh, My horn is exalted in Yahweh, My mouth is opened wide, o'er my foes, Because I rejoice in thy salvation. There is none holy like Yahweh, Nay! there, is none, except Thee, Nor, is, there a rock, like our God. Do not multiply words, so loftily - loftily, Nor let arrogance proceed from your mouth, - For, a GOD of knowledge, is Yahweh, And, for himself, are great doings made firm. read more.
The bow of the mighty, is dismayed, - While, the fainting, are girded with strength; The sated, have, for bread, taken hire, But, the famished, have left off their toil, - So that, the barren, hath given birth unto seven, While, she that hath many sons, languisheth: Yahweh, doth kill, and make alive, - Taketh down to hades, and bringeth up: Yahweh, maketh poor, and enricheth, - Layeth low, yea exalteth; Raiseth, from the dust, the poor, From the dunghill, uplifteth the needy, To give them a dwelling with nobles, And, a throne of glory, to make them inherit. For, to Yahweh, belong the pillars of the earth, And he setteth thereon the habitable world. The feet of his loving ones, he doth guard, But, the lawless, in darkness shall be silent, - For, by strength, shall no man prevail. As for Yahweh, - they shall be shattered who contend with him, Over him, in the heavens will he thunder, Yahweh, will judge the ends of the earth, - That he may give strength to his King, And exalt the horn of his Anointed One.
Missionaries » In giving a reason for their faith
and it shall come to pass that your sons shall say unto you, - What is this your service? Then shall ye say - A passover sacrifice, it is to Yahweh, who passed-over the houses of the sons of Israel, in Egypt, when he plagued the Egyptians but our houses, he delivered. Then did the people bend their heads and bow themselves down.
Missionaries » As faithful stewards
Each one, according as he hath received a gift of favour, unto one another, ministering the same, as careful stewards of the manifold favour of God: If any one speaketh, as oracles of God, if any one ministereth, as of strength which, God, supplieth, - that, in all things, God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, - unto whom are the glory and the dominion, unto the ages of ages. Amen!
Missionaries » Exemplified » Shadrach
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego answered, and said to the king: O Nebuchadnezzar! we are not accounting it needful, concerning this, to answer thee. If it is, our God, whom we serve, is able to deliver us, - out of the burning furnace of fire, and out of thy hand, O king, he will deliver. But, if not, be it known to thee, O king, - that, thy god, will we not serve, and, the image of gold which thou hast set up, will we not adore.
Missionaries » The zeal of hypocrites should provoke to
Alas for you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites: because ye compass sea and dry land, to make one convert - and, when it is done, ye make him a son of gehenna, twofold more than ye.
Missionaries » The zeal of idolaters should provoke to
The children, gather wood, and The fathers, kindle the fire, and The women, knead dough, - To make sacrificial cakes to the queen of the heavens, And to pour out drink-offerings to other gods, Provoking me to anger!
Missionaries » In joyfully suffering for Christ
For, even with them who were in bonds, ye sympathised, and, unto the seizure of your goods, with joy, ye bade welcome, - knowing that ye have yourselves, for a better possession and an abiding.
Missionaries » In openly confessing Christ
Every one therefore who shall confess me before men, I also, will confess, him, before my Father who is in the heavens;
Missionaries » In encouraging the weak
Strengthen ye the weak hands, - The trembling knees, make ye firm: Say to the hurried in heart, Be strong, Do not fear, - Lo! your God, with avenging, doth come, With the recompence of God, He, doth come to save you.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Barnabas
And, Joseph, who had been surnamed Barnabas by the Apostles, which is to be translated Son of Exhortation, - a Levite, a Cyprian by nation, Having a field, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the feet of the Apostles.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Andrew
The same findeth, first, his own brother Simon, and saith unto him - We have found the Messiah! which is, when translated, Anointed. He led him unto Jesus. Jesus, looking at him, said - Thou, art Simon, the son of John, - thou, shalt be called, Cephas; which is to be translated, Peter.
Missionaries » In showing forth God's praises
A people which I have fashioned for myself, My praise, shall they record.
Missionaries » In holy boldness
Missionaries » In holy conduct
Having, your behaviour among the nations, honourable, - in order that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may, owing to the honourable works they are permitted to behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Captive maid
And she said unto her mistress, Ah! would that my lord were before the prophet, who is in Samaria! then, would he set him free from his leprosy.
Missionaries » Noah
And, an ancient world, spared not, but, with seven others, preserved, Noah, a proclaimer, of righteousness, a flood, upon a world of ungodly persons, letting loose, -
Missionaries » Blessedness of
and, they who make wise, shall shine like the shining of the expanse, - and, they who bring the many to righteousness, like the stars to times age-abiding and beyond.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Apollos
The same, had been orally taught the way of the Lord, and, being fervent in his spirit, began speaking and teaching accurately, the things concerning Jesus, - properly knowing, only the immersion of John.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Aquila
The same, also began speaking boldly in the synagogue; and Priscilla and Aquila, hearing him, took him unto them, and, more accurately, expounded unto him the way of God.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Leper
But, one from among them, beholding that he was healed, returned, with a loud voice, glorifying God, -
Missionaries » Apollos
But, a certain Jew, Apollos by name, an Alexandrian by birth, a learned man, came down to Ephesus, being, mighty, in the Scriptures.
Missionaries » Christ
Missionaries » In hating life for Christ
If anyone cometh unto me, and hateth not his own father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brothers, and sisters, further also, even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.
Missionaries » After the example of Christ
How God anointed him with Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed by the adversary, because, God, was with him.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Restored demoniac
And he departed, and began proclaiming, in the Decapolis, how many things Jesus had done for him, - and, all, were marvelling.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Woman of samaria
Come! see a man, that told me all things that ever I did: Can, this, be, the Christ?
Missionaries » Exemplified » Philip
And Nathanael said unto him - Out of Nazareth, can any good thing come? Philip saith unto him - Come, and see!
Missionaries » Exemplified » Anna
and, in that very hour, coming near, she began to give thanks unto God, and to speak concerning him unto all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
Missionaries » Peter
And, when much discussion had arisen, Peter standing up, said unto them - Brethren! Ye yourselves, well know that, in days long past, amongst you, God chose that, through my mouth, the nations should hear the word of the glad tidings, and believe.
Missionaries » In forsaking all for Christ
And, bringing the boats down on to the land, they left all, and followed him.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Joanna
and Joana, wife of Chuza steward of Herod, and Susanna, and many others, - who indeed were ministering unto them out of their possessions.
Missionaries » Members of the early church
They, indeed, therefore, who were scattered abroad, passed through, telling the good-news of the word;
Topics on Missionaries
Missionaries, Call Of
Psalm 96:2-3Sing to Yahweh, bless ye his Name, - Tell the tidings, from day to day, of his salvation:
Missionaries, Support For
Matthew 10:17-23But beware of men; for they will deliver you up into high-councils, and, in their synagogues, will they scourge you, -
Missionaries, Task Of
Romans 10:14-15How, then, shall men call upon one in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in one of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear, without one to proclaim?
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