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It is a central theme in Christian teachings, emphasizing the importance of putting others before oneself and following the example set by Jesus Christ. Biblical Examples and Teachings The concept of serving is deeply rooted in both the Old and New Testaments. In the Old Testament, serving is often associated with worship and obedience to God. <a href="/joshua/24-15.htm">Joshua 24:15</a> states, "But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve." This verse highlights the choice and commitment involved in serving God. In the New Testament, Jesus Christ exemplifies the ultimate servant. In <a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a> , Jesus declares, "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many." This statement underscores the sacrificial nature of true service, as Jesus willingly gave His life for humanity. The Role of Humility Humility is a key component of serving. <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3-4</a> instructs believers, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others." This passage encourages Christians to adopt a humble attitude, prioritizing the needs of others. Spiritual Gifts and Serving The New Testament teaches that serving is a spiritual gift bestowed by the Holy Spirit. <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6-7</a> states, "We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; if it is serving, let him serve." This indicates that serving is not only a duty but also a divinely empowered ability to edify the body of Christ. Serving in the Church The early church provides a model for serving within the Christian community. <a href="/acts/6.htm">Acts 6:1-4</a> describes the appointment of deacons to serve the needs of the congregation, allowing the apostles to focus on prayer and ministry of the word. This division of labor highlights the importance of serving in various capacities to support the church's mission. The Attitude of a Servant Jesus taught that greatness in the kingdom of God is measured by one's willingness to serve. In <a href="/matthew/23-11.htm">Matthew 23:11</a> , He says, "The greatest among you shall be your servant." This teaching challenges worldly notions of power and status, promoting a servant-hearted approach to leadership and influence. Eternal Rewards for Serving The Bible promises rewards for those who serve faithfully. In <a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Matthew 25:21</a> , the master says to the faithful servant, "Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!" This parable illustrates the eternal significance and reward of serving God and others. Conclusion While serving is a fundamental aspect of Christian life, it is not merely a duty but a reflection of Christ's love and humility. Through serving, believers demonstrate their commitment to God's commandments and their love for their neighbors, embodying the teachings of Jesus Christ.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Serve.2. (a. & n.) from Serve.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/1247.htm">1247. diakoneo -- to serve, minister</a> ... diakonos Definition to serve, minister NASB Word Usage administered (1), administration (1), cared (1), contributing...support (1), do...the serving (1), employ ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1247.htm - 9k<a href="/greek/4943.htm">4943. sunupourgeo -- to help together</a> ... Verb Transliteration: sunupourgeo Phonetic Spelling: (soon-oop-oorg-eh'-o) Short Definition: I help together Definition: I help together, join in serving. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4943.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/4638.htm">4638. skenoma -- a tent</a> ... 4638 -- properly, a pitched tent ("tabernacle," Ac 7:46); (figuratively) the physical body, serving as God's vehicle (dwelling place) -- ie as believers live ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4638.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/3011.htm">3011. leitourgos -- a public servant, a minister, a servant</a> ... 3010 (), and 3011 (). In the NT, it points to serving God in His sublime "otherness" and sharing this with others. Word Origin from ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3011.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/1248.htm">1248. diakonia -- service, ministry</a> ... service, ministry NASB Word Usage ministries (1), ministry (19), mission (1), preparations (1), relief (1), serve (1), service (7), serving (2), support (1). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1248.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/5194.htm">5194. hualos -- a clear transparent stone, glass</a> ... stones." On both of its occasions in the NT, 5194 ("pure, transparent glass") refers to -- "apparently a metaphor (personification) of all the , serving as " (G ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5194.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/752.htm">752. archisunagogos -- ruler of a synagogue</a> ... over a local synagogue; a "an administrative officer, supervising the worship" (), ie the president ("chief") amongst other elders-overseers serving in a ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/752.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/5256.htm">5256. hupereteo -- to serve as a rower, to minister to, serve</a> ... a on a ship). In classical Greek, 5256 ("serving, supporting") is always metaphorical for "" (). See 5257 (). Word Origin from huperetes ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5256.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/1398.htm">1398. douleuo -- to be a slave, to serve</a> ... Definition to be a slave, to serve NASB Word Usage bondage (1), enslaved (3), render service (1), serve (10), served (1), serves (1), serving (4), slavery (1 ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1398.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/5387.htm">5387. philostorgos -- tenderly loving</a> ... 5387 (" love, shown by ") is that special affection shared between members of -- people (divinely adopted) and serving the () ! ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5387.htm - 7k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2001b.htm">2001b. Haman -- a Pers. leader serving under Ahasuerus</a> ... a Pers. leader serving under Ahasuerus. Transliteration: Haman Short Definition: Haman. ... leader serving under Ahasuerus NASB Word Usage Haman (50), Haman's (4). ... /hebrew/2001b.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/5655.htm">5655. Abdeel -- "servant of God," a man of Judah</a> ... Abdeel, an Israelite. From abad and 'el; serving God; Abdeel, an Israelite: Abdeel. Compare Abdiy'el. see HEBREW abad. see HEBREW 'el. see HEBREW Abdiy'el. ... /hebrew/5655.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/8334.htm">8334. sharath -- to minister, serve</a> ... 26), ministered (4), ministering (15), ministers (17), personal servant (1), servant (1), servant (2), serve (11), served (6), service (1), serving (1), take ... /hebrew/8334.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5647.htm">5647. abad -- to work, serve</a> ... make slaves (2), manufacturers (1), observe (1), perform (9), performed (2), plowed (1), rendered (1), serve (141), served (52), serves (2), serving (5), slave ... /hebrew/5647.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5744.htm">5744. Obed -- "worshiper," the name of several Israelites</a> ... NASB Word Usage Obed (10). Obed. Active participle of abad; serving; Obed, the name of five Israelites -- Obed. see HEBREW abad. 5743, 5744. Obed. 5745 . ... /hebrew/5744.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm">5975. amad -- to take one's stand, stand</a> ... 1), represent (1), resist* (1), restore (2), restored (2), retains (1), rise (2), rose (1), serve (1), served (3), served* (4), service* (3), serving (1), set ... /hebrew/5975.htm - 7k <a href="/hebrew/6633.htm">6633. tsaba -- to wage war, serve</a> ... root Definition to wage war, serve NASB Word Usage gone to war (2), made war (1), mustered (2), perform (2), served (1), serving women served (1), wage war (4 ... /hebrew/6633.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5656.htm">5656. abodah -- labor, service</a> ... 1), job (2), kind of service (2), labor (9), laborious (12), labors (1), ministry (2), office (1), rite (3), rural (1), service (79), serving (1), servitude (2 ... /hebrew/5656.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/3547.htm">3547. kahan -- to act as a priest</a> ... serve as a priest (1), serve as priest (1), serve as priests (2), serve me as priests (1), served as the priest (1), served as priests (2), serving as priests ... /hebrew/3547.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5662.htm">5662. Obadyah -- "servant of Yah," the name of a number of Isr.</a> ... Obadiah. Or mobadyahuw {o-bad-yaw'-hoo}; active participle of abad and Yahh; serving Jah; Obadjah, the name of thirteen Israelites -- Obadiah. see HEBREW abad. ... /hebrew/5662.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/augustine/sermons_on_selected_lessons_of_the_new_testament/sermon_liv_again_on_the.htm">Again, on the Words of the Gospel, Luke x. 38, Etc. , About Martha ...</a> ... Martha. And while she was occupied in the care of serving, her sister Mary was sitting at the Lord's Feet, and hearing His Word. ... /.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon liv again on the.htm<a href="/library/augustine/sermons_on_selected_lessons_of_the_new_testament/sermon_liii_on_the_words.htm">On the Words of the Gospel, Luke x. 38, "And a Certain Woman Named ...</a> ... Martha, who was arranging and preparing to feed the Lord, was occupied about much serving. Mary her sister chose rather to be fed by the Lord. ... /.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon liii on the words.htm<a href="/library/maclaren/romans_corinthians_to_ii_corinthians_chap_v/a_triplet_of_graces.htm">A Triplet of Graces</a> ... 'Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.'"Romans 12:11. ... 'Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.'. ... /.../maclaren/romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/a triplet of graces.htm<a href="/library/wesley/sermons_on_several_occasions/sermon_29_upon_our_lords.htm">Upon Our Lord's SermonOn the Mount</a> ... 3. How vain is it for any man to aim at this, " to attempt the serving of two masters! ... This is the only true foundation of serving him. ... /.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 29 upon our lords.htm<a href="/library/howard/standards_of_life_and_service/xvi_sanctified_commonplaces.htm">Sanctified Commonplaces</a> ... Like Martha, we have to do a good deal of serving. Whether we are encumbered by 'much serving' is a separate question; but if we ... /.../howard/standards of life and service/xvi sanctified commonplaces.htm<a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_on_johns_gospel/the_one_thing_to_aim.htm">The one Thing to Aim At.</a> ... This is the thing in all our living and serving and doing and giving, that men may know Jesus to the trusting, risking, loving point, the glad point. ... /.../gordon/quiet talks on johns gospel/the one thing to aim.htm<a href="/library/chrysostom/homilies_on_acts_and_romans/homily_xliv_acts_xx_17-21.htm">Acts xx. 17-21</a> ... were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, serving the Lord ... /.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily xliv acts xx 17-21.htm<a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_on_johns_gospel/the_fourfold_message.htm">The Fourfold Message.</a> ... Mark adds a fine touch to this picture, a warm touch with colour in it,"this King of ours is a serving King. ... This serving King is nearest of kin to us! ... /.../gordon/quiet talks on johns gospel/the fourfold message.htm<a href="/library/judy/questionable_amusements_and_worthy_substitutes/vii_social_recreation.htm">Social Recreation.</a> ... Let all, except the serving committee for this evening, take part in this strictly social hour-and-a-half. When the late-comers ... /.../judy/questionable amusements and worthy substitutes/vii social recreation.htm<a href="/library/finney/lectures_to_professing_christians/they_feared_the_lord_and.htm">They Feared the Lord, and Served their Own Gods. 2 Kings 17:33.</a> ... It is not properly called serving where only certain acts are performed, without entering into the service of the person; but to serve, is to make it a ... /.../finney/lectures to professing christians/they feared the lord and.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/serving.htm">Serving (85 Occurrences)</a> ... Multi-Version Concordance Serving (85 Occurrences). Matthew 27:55 Many women were there watching from afar, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, serving him. ... /s/serving.htm - 32k<a href="/topical/s/servile.htm">Servile (13 Occurrences)</a> ... 3. (a.) Not belonging to the original root; as, a servile letter. 4. (a.) Not itself sounded, but serving to lengthen the preceding vowel, as e in tune. ... /s/servile.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/m/martha.htm">Martha (12 Occurrences)</a> ... busybody; the other was a reverent disciple, a wistful listener." Paul had such a picture as that of Martha in his mind when he spoke of serving the Lord ... /m/martha.htm - 16k<a href="/topical/s/serve.htm">Serve (407 Occurrences)</a> ... weather. See under Serving. 17. ... Romans 12:11 in the diligence not slothful; in the spirit fervent; the Lord serving; (See RSV). Romans ... /s/serve.htm - 39k<a href="/topical/s/service.htm">Service (317 Occurrences)</a> ... 3. (n.) The act of serving; the occupation of a servant; the performance of labor for the benefit of another, or at another's command; attendance of an inferior ... /s/service.htm - 42k<a href="/topical/m/marriagefeasts.htm">Marriagefeasts</a> ... guests sit nearest, others behind; and all in eating dip their hand into the one smoking mound, pieces of the thin bread, bent together, serving for spoons ... /m/marriagefeasts.htm - 8k<a href="/topical/m/marriage-feasts.htm">Marriage-feasts (6 Occurrences)</a> ... guests sit nearest, others behind; and all in eating dip their hand into the one smoking mound, pieces of the thin bread, bent together, serving for spoons ... /m/marriage-feasts.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/c/cumbered.htm">Cumbered (1 Occurrence)</a> ... the ground?" (Luke 13:7). Cumbered means to be over-occupied with cares or business, distracted: "But Martha was cumbered about much serving" (Luke 10:40). ... /c/cumbered.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/c/curb.htm">Curb (5 Occurrences)</a> ... 6. (n.) An assemblage of three or more pieces of timber, or a metal member, forming a frame around an opening, and serving to maintain the integrity of that ... /c/curb.htm - 9k<a href="/topical/a/abed'nego.htm">Abed'nego (14 Occurrences)</a> ... of the province of Babylon -- Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, these men have not made of thee, O king, 'any' regard; thy gods they are not serving, and to ... /a/abed'nego.htm - 10k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/serving-in-the-church.html">What are ways I could serve / be serving in the church? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/serving-God.html">Why is serving God important? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/military-Christian.html">What does the Bible say about a Christian serving in the military? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/serving.htm">Serving: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Serving (85 Occurrences)<a href="/matthew/27-55.htm">Matthew 27:55</a> Many women were there watching from afar, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, serving him. (WEB)<a href="/mark/1-13.htm">Mark 1:13</a> He was there in the wilderness forty days tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals; and the angels were serving him. (WEB)<a href="/luke/1-8.htm">Luke 1:8</a> Now it happened, while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his division, (See RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/2-37.htm">Luke 2:37</a> and herself a widow up to eighty-four years; who did not depart from the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers; (DBY YLT NAS)<a href="/luke/10-40.htm">Luke 10:40</a> But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she came up to him, and said, "Lord, don't you care that my sister left me to serve alone? Ask her therefore to help me." (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/luke/15-29.htm">Luke 15:29</a> and he answering said to the father, Lo, so many years I do serve thee, and never thy command did I transgress, and to me thou didst never give a kid, that with my friends I might make merry; (See NAS)<a href="/john/12-2.htm">John 12:2</a> So they made him a supper there. Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with him. (See NAS)<a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Acts 6:1</a> Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service. (See NAS)<a href="/acts/20-19.htm">Acts 20:19</a> serving the Lord with all humility, with many tears, and with trials which happened to me by the plots of the Jews; (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/acts/26-7.htm">Acts 26:7</a> which our twelve tribes, earnestly serving night and day, hope to attain. Concerning this hope I am accused by the Jews, King Agrippa! (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT)<a href="/romans/6-6.htm">Romans 6:6</a> this knowing, that our old man was crucified with 'him', that the body of the sin may be made useless, for our no longer serving the sin; (YLT)<a href="/romans/7-25.htm">Romans 7:25</a> I thank God -- through Jesus Christ our Lord; so then, I myself indeed with the mind do serve the law of God, and with the flesh, the law of sin. (See NAS)<a href="/romans/12-7.htm">Romans 12:7</a> or service, let us give ourselves to service; or he who teaches, to his teaching; (See NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/romans/12-11.htm">Romans 12:11</a> not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)<a href="/romans/14-18.htm">Romans 14:18</a> for he who in these things is serving the Christ, 'is' acceptable to God and approved of men. (YLT)<a href="/romans/15-16.htm">Romans 15:16</a> that I should be a servant of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, serving as a priest the Good News of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be made acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. (WEB)<a href="/romans/15-25.htm">Romans 15:25</a> But now, I say, I am going to Jerusalem, serving the saints. (WEB NAS)<a href="/ephesians/4-12.htm">Ephesians 4:12</a> for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ; (WEB WEY)<a href="/ephesians/6-7.htm">Ephesians 6:7</a> serving with good will as to the Lord, and not to men; (DBY YLT NIV)<a href="/philippians/2-22.htm">Philippians 2:22</a> and the proof of him ye know, that as a child 'serveth' a father, with me he did serve in regard to the good news; (See NAS)<a href="/philippians/3-3.htm">Philippians 3:3</a> for we are the circumcision, who by the Spirit are serving God, and glorying in Christ Jesus, and in flesh having no trust, (YLT)<a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23</a> And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, (See RSV)<a href="/colossians/3-24.htm">Colossians 3:24</a> having known that from the Lord ye shall receive the recompense of the inheritance -- for the Lord Christ ye serve; (See RSV NIV)<a href="/2_timothy/2-4.htm">2 Timothy 2:4</a> no one serving as a soldier did entangle himself with the affairs of life, that him who did enlist him he may please; (YLT NIV)<a href="/2_timothy/4-11.htm">2 Timothy 4:11</a> Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service. (See RSV)<a href="/titus/3-3.htm">Titus 3:3</a> For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT)<a href="/hebrews/1-14.htm">Hebrews 1:14</a> Aren't they all serving spirits, sent out to do service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation? (WEB)<a href="/hebrews/6-10.htm">Hebrews 6:10</a> For God is not unjust so that He is unmindful of your labour and of the love which you have manifested towards Himself in having rendered services to His people and in still rendering them. (See RSV)<a href="/hebrews/9-9.htm">Hebrews 9:9</a> which 'is' a simile in regard to the present time, in which both gifts and sacrifices are offered, which are not able, in regard to conscience, to make perfect him who is serving, (YLT)<a href="/hebrews/10-2.htm">Hebrews 10:2</a> since, would they not have ceased to be offered, because of those serving having no more conscience of sins, having once been purified? (YLT)<a href="/hebrews/10-11.htm">Hebrews 10:11</a> Every priest indeed stands day by day serving and often offering the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins, (WEB YLT)<a href="/hebrews/13-10.htm">Hebrews 13:10</a> we have an altar, of which to eat they have no authority who the tabernacle are serving, (YLT)<a href="/1_peter/1-12.htm">1 Peter 1:12</a> To them it was revealed that they were serving not themselves but you, when they foretold the very things which have now been openly declared to you by those who, having been taught by the Holy Spirit which had been sent from Heaven, brought you the Good News. Angels long to stoop and look into these things. (WEY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10</a> As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms. (WEB NAS)<a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">1 Peter 5:2</a> Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly; (See NIV)<a href="/genesis/29-27.htm">Genesis 29:27</a> Fulfil the week of this one, and we will give thee the other also for the service which thou shalt serve with me yet seven other years.' (See RSV)<a href="/exodus/14-5.htm">Exodus 14:5</a> It was told the king of Egypt that the people had fled; and the heart of Pharaoh and of his servants was changed towards the people, and they said, "What is this we have done, that we have let Israel go from serving us?" (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/exodus/38-8.htm">Exodus 38:8</a> And he made the laver of brass, and the base thereof of brass, of the mirrors of the ministering women that ministered at the door of the tent of meeting. (See JPS NAS)<a href="/exodus/39-41.htm">Exodus 39:41</a> The cloths of service to do service in the holy place, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and his sons' garments, to minister in the priest's office. (See NIV)<a href="/numbers/4-24.htm">Numbers 4:24</a> "This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, in serving and in bearing burdens: (WEB JPS ASV DBY NAS RSV)<a href="/numbers/4-37.htm">Numbers 4:37</a> These 'are' those numbered of the families of the Kohathite, every one who is serving in the tent of meeting, whom Moses and Aaron numbered, by the command of Jehovah, by the hand of Moses. (YLT NAS)<a href="/numbers/4-41.htm">Numbers 4:41</a> These 'are' those numbered of the families of the sons of Gershon, every one who is serving in the tent of meeting, whom Moses and Aaron numbered by the command of Jehovah. (YLT NAS)<a href="/numbers/4-47.htm">Numbers 4:47</a> from thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entered in to do the work of service, and the work of bearing burdens in the tent of meeting, (See NIV)<a href="/numbers/4-49.htm">Numbers 4:49</a> According to the commandment of the LORD they were appointed by the hand of Moses, every one to his service, and to his burden; they were also numbered, as the LORD commanded Moses. (See NAS RSV)<a href="/numbers/18-21.htm">Numbers 18:21</a> and to the sons of Levi, lo, I have given all the tenth in Israel for inheritance in exchange for their service which they are serving -- the service of the tent of meeting. (YLT NIV)<a href="/deuteronomy/15-18.htm">Deuteronomy 15:18</a> It shall not seem hard unto thee, when thou sendest him away free from thee; for he hath been worth a double hired servant to thee, in serving thee six years: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all that thou doest. (KJV DBY WBS)<a href="/deuteronomy/28-14.htm">Deuteronomy 28:14</a> and shalt not turn aside from any of the words which I command you this day, to the right hand, or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them. (See NIV)<a href="/joshua/20-6.htm">Joshua 20:6</a> He shall dwell in that city until he stands before the congregation for judgment, until the death of the high priest that shall be in those days. Then the manslayer shall return, and come to his own city, and to his own house, to the city he fled from.'" (See NIV)<a href="/joshua/24-15.htm">Joshua 24:15</a> And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this 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 dwell; but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.' (See NIV)<a href="/judges/2-19.htm">Judges 2:19</a> But whenever the judge died, they turned back and behaved worse than their fathers, going after other gods, serving them and bowing down to them; they did not drop any of their practices or their stubborn ways. (DBY RSV NIV)<a href="/judges/3-7.htm">Judges 3:7</a> And the people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, forgetting the LORD their God, and serving the Ba'als and the Ashe'roth. (DBY RSV)<a href="/judges/10-10.htm">Judges 10:10</a> And the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, saying: 'We have sinned against Thee, in that we have forsaken our God, and have served the Baalim.' (See NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/2-11.htm">1 Samuel 2:11</a> And Elkanah goeth to Ramath, unto his house, and the youth hath been serving Jehovah, 'in' the presence of Eli the priest; (YLT)<a href="/1_samuel/3-1.htm">1 Samuel 3:1</a> And the youth Samuel is serving Jehovah before Eli, and the word of Jehovah hath been precious in those days -- there is no vision broken forth. (YLT)<a href="/1_samuel/8-8.htm">1 Samuel 8:8</a> According to all the works which they have done since the day that I brought them up out of Egypt even unto this day, in that they have forsaken Me, and served other gods, so do they also unto thee. (See RSV NIV)<a href="/1_kings/1-15.htm">1 Kings 1:15</a> And Bath-Sheba cometh in unto the king, to the inner chamber, and the king 'is' very aged, and Abishag the Shunammite is serving the king: (YLT)<a href="/1_kings/4-21.htm">1 Kings 4:21</a> And Solomon hath been ruling over all the kingdoms, from the River 'to' the land of the Philistines and unto the border of Egypt: they are bringing nigh a present, and serving Solomon, all days of his life. (YLT)<a href="/1_kings/9-9.htm">1 Kings 9:9</a> they shall be answered: Because they forsook the LORD their God, who brought forth their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and laid hold on other gods, and worshipped them, and served them; therefore hath the LORD brought all this evil upon them.' (See NIV)<a href="/1_kings/12-8.htm">1 Kings 12:8</a> But he forsook the counsel of the old men which they had given him, and took counsel with the young men who had grown up with him, who stood before him. (See NIV)<a href="/2_kings/17-33.htm">2 Kings 17:33</a> Jehovah they are fearing, and their gods they are serving, according to the custom of the nations whence they removed them. (YLT)<a href="/2_kings/17-41.htm">2 Kings 17:41</a> So these nations feared the LORD, and served their graven images; their children likewise, and their children's children, as did their fathers, so do they unto this day. (See NIV)<a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1</a> And the sons of Israel, after their number, heads of the fathers, and princes of the thousands and of the hundreds, and their officers, those serving the king in any matter of the courses, that are coming in and going out month by month, throughout all months of the year -- 'are' in each course twenty and four thousand. (YLT)<a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">1 Chronicles 28:1</a> And David assembleth all the heads of Israel, heads of the tribes, and heads of the courses who are serving the king, and heads of the thousands, and heads of the hundreds, and heads of all the substance and possessions of the king, and of his sons, with the officers and the mighty ones, even to every mighty one of valour -- unto Jerusalem. (YLT)<a href="/1_chronicles/28-13.htm">1 Chronicles 28:13</a> also for the courses of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and for all the vessels of service in the house of the LORD: (See NIV)<a href="/2_chronicles/7-22.htm">2 Chronicles 7:22</a> And they shall answer: Because they forsook the LORD, the God of their fathers, who brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, and laid hold on other gods, and worshipped them, and served them; therefore hath He brought all this evil upon them.' (See NIV)<a href="/2_chronicles/10-8.htm">2 Chronicles 10:8</a> But he forsook the counsel of the old men which they had given him, and took counsel with the young men who had grown up with him, who stood before him. (See NIV)<a href="/2_chronicles/11-14.htm">2 Chronicles 11:14</a> For the Levites left their suburbs and their possession, and came to Judah and Jerusalem: for Jeroboam and his sons cast them off, that they should not execute the priest's office to Yahweh; (See NAS RSV)<a href="/2_chronicles/12-8.htm">2 Chronicles 12:8</a> Nevertheless they shall be his servants; that they may know My service, and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.' (See NIV)<a href="/2_chronicles/17-19.htm">2 Chronicles 17:19</a> These 'are' those serving the king, apart from those whom the king put in the cities of fortress, in all Judah. (YLT)<a href="/2_chronicles/24-14.htm">2 Chronicles 24:14</a> And at their completing 'it', they have brought in before the king and Jehoiada the rest of the money, and they make it vessels for the house of Jehovah, vessels of serving, and of offering up, and spoons, even vessels of gold and silver; and they are causing burnt-offerings to ascend in the house of Jehovah continually, all the days of Jehoiada. (YLT)<a href="/isaiah/30-24.htm">Isaiah 30:24</a> And the oxen and the young asses serving the ground, Fermented provender do eat, That one is winnowing with shovel and fan. (YLT)<a href="/jeremiah/40-9.htm">Jeremiah 40:9</a> And swear to them doth Gedaliah son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, and to their men, saying, 'Be not afraid of serving the Chaldeans, abide in the land, and serve the king of Babylon, and it is well for you; (YLT NAS)<a href="/jeremiah/44-3.htm">Jeremiah 44:3</a> because of their wickedness that they have done, by provoking Me to anger, by going to make perfume, by serving other gods, that they knew not, they, ye, and your fathers. (YLT)<a href="/ezekiel/20-32.htm">Ezekiel 20:32</a> And that which cometh into your mind shall not be at all, that ye say, We will be as the nations, as the families of the countries, in serving wood and stone. (DBY NAS)<a href="/ezekiel/27-7.htm">Ezekiel 27:7</a> Of fine linen with embroidered work from Egypt was your sail, that it might be to you for a banner; blue and purple from the islands of Elishah was your awning. (See RSV)<a href="/ezekiel/44-11.htm">Ezekiel 44:11</a> And they have been in My sanctuary ministrants, overseers at the gates of the house, and ministrants at the house; they slay the burnt-offering and the sacrifice for the people, and they stand before them to serve them. (See RSV NIV)<a href="/ezekiel/48-11.htm">Ezekiel 48:11</a> It shall be for the priests who are sanctified of the sons of Zadok, who have kept my instruction, who didn't go astray when the children of Israel went astray, as the Levites went astray. (See NIV)<a href="/ezekiel/48-19.htm">Ezekiel 48:19</a> even 'to' him who is serving the city, they serve it out of all the tribes of Israel. (YLT)<a href="/daniel/3-12.htm">Daniel 3:12</a> There are certain Jews whom thou hast appointed over the work of the province of Babylon -- Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, these men have not made of thee, O king, 'any' regard; thy gods they are not serving, and to the golden image thou hast raised up -- are not making obeisance.' (YLT)<a href="/daniel/3-14.htm">Daniel 3:14</a> Nebuchadnezzar hath answered and said to them, 'Is 'it' a laid plan, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego -- my gods ye are not serving, and to the golden image that I have raised up ye are not doing obeisance? (YLT)<a href="/daniel/3-17.htm">Daniel 3:17</a> Lo, it is; our God whom we are serving, is able to deliver us from a burning fiery furnace; and from thy hand, O king, He doth deliver. (YLT)<a href="/daniel/3-18.htm">Daniel 3:18</a> And lo -- not! be it known to thee, O king, that thy gods we are not serving, and to the golden image thou hast raised up we do no obeisance.' (YLT)<a href="/daniel/6-16.htm">Daniel 6:16</a> Then the king hath said, and they have brought Daniel, and have cast 'him' into a den of lions. The king hath answered and said to Daniel, 'Thy God, whom thou art serving continually, Himself doth deliver thee.' (YLT)<a href="/daniel/6-20.htm">Daniel 6:20</a> and at his coming near to the den, to Daniel, with a grieved voice, he crieth. The king hath answered and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, thy God, whom thou art serving continually, is He able to deliver thee from the lions?' (YLT)<a href="/malachi/3-17.htm">Malachi 3:17</a> And they have been to Me, said Jehovah of Hosts, In the day that I am appointing -- a peculiar treasure, And I have had pity on them, As one hath pity on his son who is serving him. 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