7 I have become a servant of this gospel according to the gift of God's grace that was given me by the working of his power.
16 making the best use of time because the days are evil.
5 Behave wisely toward outsiders, making the best use of your time.
16 What are you waiting for now? Get up, be baptized, and have your sins washed away as you call on his name.’
11 When they heard this, they were delighted and promised to give him money. So he began to look for a good opportunity to betray him.
38 Peter answered them, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the Holy Spirit as a gift.
2 to proclaim the message. Be ready to do this whether or not the time is convenient. Refute, warn, and encourage with the utmost patience when you teach.
4 Imust work the works of the one who sent mewhile it is day. Night is coming, when no one can work.
12 Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers, but he was not inclined to go just now. However, he will come when the time is right.
10 So then, whenever we have the opportunity, let us practice doing good to everyone, especially to the family of faith.