Being A Deacon

Deacons in like manner must be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

The bishop therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, orderly, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

Women in like manner must be grave, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.

Let deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

that aged women likewise be reverent in demeanor, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good;

Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work,

Now in these days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. — read the full passage →

For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more a sacrifice for sins,

For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that were wanting, and appoint elders in every city, as I gave thee charge;

Deacons in like manner must be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; — read the full passage →

Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus that are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

Take heed unto yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit hath made you bishops, to feed the church of the Lord which he purchased with his own blood.

Now in these days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. — read the full passage →

And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaüs a proselyte of Antioch;

Faithful is the saying, If a man seeketh the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. — read the full passage →

I commend unto you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church that is at Cenchreæ:

And when they had appointed for them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.

Is any among you sick? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

For the bishop must be blameless, as God’s steward; not self-willed, not soon angry, no brawler, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre;

For they that have served well as deacons gain to themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

And he gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

Be no longer a drinker of water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.

And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless.

one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

And the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not fit that we should forsake the word of God, and serve tables.

And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast with fire, and unleavened bread; with bitter herbs they shall eat it.

and madest them to be unto our God a kingdom and priests; and they reign upon the earth.

Tend the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not of constraint, but willingly, according to the will of God; nor yet for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit to them: for they watch in behalf of your souls, as they that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for this were unprofitable for you.

that aged women likewise be reverent in demeanor, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good; — read the full passage →

if any man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children that believe, who are not accused of riot or unruly.

Deacons in like manner must be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; — read the full passage →

But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness.

envyings, drunkenness, revellings, and such like; of which I forewarn you, even as I did forewarn you, that they who practise such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, divers kinds of tongues.

Be ye imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ. — read the full passage →

Look ye out therefore, brethren, from among you seven men of good report, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

Now in these days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. — read the full passage →

but I say unto you, that every one that putteth away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, maketh her an adulteress: and whosoever shall marry her when she is put away committeth adultery.

Praise ye Jehovah. Praise God in his sanctuary: Praise him in the firmament of his power. — read the full passage →

Drink no wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee, when ye go into the tent of meeting, that ye die not: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations:

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

well reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to strangers, if she hath washed the saints’ feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work.

Let none be enrolled as a widow under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,

Honor widows that are widows indeed. — read the full passage →

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness; He who was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the spirit, Seen of angels, Preached among the nations, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.

Deacons in like manner must be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; — read the full passage →

Faithful is the saying, If a man seeketh the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. — read the full passage →

Faithful is the saying, If a man seeketh the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men; — read the full passage →

For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven, with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first; — read the full passage →

Take heed lest there shall be any one that maketh spoil of you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ:

I commend unto you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church that is at Cenchreæ: — read the full passage →

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands upon them.

But we will continue stedfastly in prayer, and in the ministry of the word.

Now in these days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.

And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath eternal life, and cometh not into judgment, but hath passed out of death into life.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

For the Son of man also came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Woe to the worthless shepherd that leaveth the flock! the sword shall be upon his arm, and upon his right eye: his arm shall be clean dried up, and his right eye shall be utterly darkened.

But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king’s dainties, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.

and he stood upon the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast coming up out of the sea, having ten horns and seven heads, and on his horns ten diadems, and upon his heads names of blasphemy. — read the full passage →

and from Jesus Christ, who isthe faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loveth us, and loosed us from our sins by his blood; — read the full passage →

But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore of sound mind, and be sober unto prayer: — read the full passage →

Remember them that had the rule over you, men that spake unto you the word of God; and considering the issue of their life, imitate their faith.

holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able both to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict the gainsayers.

but given to hospitality, a lover of good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled;

if any man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children that believe, who are not accused of riot or unruly. — read the full passage →

Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect, and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness, — read the full passage →

Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.

Against an elder receive not an accusation, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses.

Honor widows that are widows indeed.

Take heed to thyself, and to thy teaching. Continue in these things; for in doing this thou shalt save both thyself and them that hear thee.

If thou put the brethren in mind of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine which thou hast followed until now:

But the Spirit saith expressly, that in later times some shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons, — read the full passage →

but if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how men ought to behave themselves in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

Let deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. — read the full passage →

not a novice, lest being puffed up he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

(but if a man knoweth not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

no brawler, no striker; but gentle, not contentious, no lover of money;

Faithful is the saying, If a man seeketh the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. — read the full passage →

I desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing.

prove all things; hold fast that which is good;

whereof I was made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which was given me to you-ward, to fulfil the word of God,

even as ye learned of Epaphras our beloved fellow-servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,

whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of that grace of God which was given me according to the working of his power.

who also made us sufficient as ministers of a new covenant; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.

Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritualgifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.

For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not in wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made void.

Salute Prisca and Aquila my fellow-workers in Christ Jesus,

that ye receive her in the Lord, worthily of the saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever matter she may have need of you: for she herself also hath been a helper of many, and of mine own self.

And he came also to Derbe and to Lystra: and behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewess that believed; but his father was a Greek. — read the full passage →

which also they did, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.

praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to them day by day those that were saved.