Galatians 2:2
2:2 I went there
because of
a revelation and presented
to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I did so
only in a private meeting with the influential people,
to make sure that I was not running – or had not run
– in vain.
Galatians 2:9
2:9 and when James, Cephas,
and John, who had a reputation as
pillars,
recognized
the grace that had been given to me, they gave to Barnabas and me
the right hand of fellowship, agreeing
that we would go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.
Galatians 6:3
6:3 For if anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
Galatians 6:2
6:2 Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Colossians 1:5
1:5 Your faith and love have arisen
from the hope laid up
for you in heaven, which you have heard about in the message of truth, the gospel
Colossians 1:21-23
Paul’s Goal in Ministry
1:21 And you were at one time strangers and enemies in your minds as expressed through your evil deeds,
1:22 but now he has reconciled you by his physical body through death to present you holy, without blemish, and blameless before him –
1:23 if indeed you remain in the faith, established and firm, without shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard. This gospel has also been preached in all creation under heaven, and I, Paul, have become its servant.
Colossians 1:11
1:11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might for the display of
all patience and steadfastness, joyfully
Hebrews 13:7
13:7 Remember your leaders, who spoke God’s message to you; reflect on the outcome of their lives and imitate their faith.
Hebrews 13:17
13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls and will give an account for their work. Let them do this with joy and not with complaints, for this would be no advantage for you.