Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.

For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.

But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Who will render to every man according to his deeds:

That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: