Being A Deacon

Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

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

The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;

Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians 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 sacrifice for sins,

For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:

Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; — read the full passage →

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

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians 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 Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:

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

I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:

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

Is any sick among you? 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 a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, 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, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

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

Drink no longer 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 use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.

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

Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.

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

And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.

Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; — read the full passage →

If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.

Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; — read the full passage →

But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.

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

Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. — read the full passage →

But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.

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

Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee, when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations:

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try 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 honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,

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

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; — read the full passage →

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

This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, 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 →

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: — read the full passage →

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

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

But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

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

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

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

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

Woe to the idol 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 portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.

And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. — read the full passage →

And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, — read the full passage →

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

Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.

Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;

If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children 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 acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; — read the full passage →

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

Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.

Honour widows that are widows indeed.

Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.

If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; — read the full passage →

But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

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

Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

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

Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

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

I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;

As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;

Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.

Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.

Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.

For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:

That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.

Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: — read the full passage →

Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.