To serve others by doing helpful work or religious duties.
Key References
And when the days of his service were complete, he returned home.
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises.
All Scripture References (9)
Luke (1)
And when the days of his service were complete, he returned home.
Acts (1)
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
Romans (1)
They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.
2 Corinthians (1)
For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
Philippians (2)
But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.
Hebrews (3)
Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises.
In the same way, he sprinkled with blood the tabernacle and all the vessels used in worship.
Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins.