Church Leaders

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.

This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work. — read the full passage →

He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers; — read the full passage →

Remember your leaders, men who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the results of their conduct, imitate their faith.

Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the assembly of the Lord and God which he purchased with his own blood.

I left you in Crete for this reason, that you would set in order the things that were lacking, and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you;

The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;

Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment.

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

For the overseer must be blameless, as God’s steward; not self-pleasing, not easily angered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain;

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

He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers;

I left you in Crete for this reason, that you would set in order the things that were lacking, and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you; — read the full passage →

This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work. — read the full passage →

neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work.

He must increase, but I must decrease.

The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.

Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.

I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed. — read the full passage →

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.

For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith. — read the full passage →

Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

Servants, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for money; — read the full passage →

Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly;

But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you, — read the full passage →

From Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called to himself the elders of the assembly.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service. — read the full passage →

if anyone is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, who are not accused of loose or unruly behavior.

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

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

I also tell you that you are Peter,and on this rock I will build my assembly, and the gates of Hadeswill not prevail against it.

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you.

But the Spirit says expressly that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons, — read the full passage →

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

“As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed.

holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict those who contradict him.

(but if a man doesn’t know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the assembly of God?)

I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: — read the full passage →

Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole assembly, to choose men out of their company, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brothers.

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, — read the full passage →

But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you,

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers; — read the full passage →

being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ; To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and servants:

You call me, ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord.’ You say so correctly, for so I am. — read the full passage →

Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. — read the full passage →

preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching.

Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.

But Jesus summoned them, and said, “You know that the rulers of the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Servants, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for money;

each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.

Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.

but in his own time revealed his word in the message with which I was entrusted according to the commandment of God our Savior;

in hope of eternal life, which God, who can’t lie, promised before time began;

through the hypocrisy of men who speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron;

Therefore select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

The twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, “It is not appropriate for us to forsake the word of God and serve tables.

who testified to God’s word, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, about everything that he saw.

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:

For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come.

not a drinker, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous;

This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work. — read the full passage →

Yes, I beg you also, true partner, help these women, for they labored with me in the Good News, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.

Yahweh’s word came to me, saying,

I wrote to the assembly, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, doesn’t accept what we say. — read the full passage →

To him therefore who knows to do good, and doesn’t do it, to him it is sin.

Greet all of your leaders and all the saints. The Italians greet you.

You therefore must endure hardship, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as you also were called in one hope of your calling;

I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed. — read the full passage →

Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, — read the full passage →

Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.

if anyone is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, who are not accused of loose or unruly behavior. — read the full passage →

but if I wait long, that you may know how men ought to behave themselves in God’s house, which is the assembly of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service. — read the full passage →

But he said, “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.”

It shall not be so among you, but whoever desires to become great among you shall beyour servant.

Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great things, and difficult, which you don’t know.

I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you.

to Titus, my true child according to a common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior.

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

Behold, the ships also, though they are so big and are driven by fierce winds, are yet guided by a very small rudder, wherever the pilot desires.

We sailed away from Philippi after the days of Unleavened Bread, and came to them at Troas in five days, where we stayed seven days.

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations,

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

For when they are saying, “Peace and safety,” then sudden destruction will come on them, like birth pains on a pregnant woman; and they will in no way escape.

But not so with you. But one who is the greater among you, let him become as the younger, and one who is governing, as one who serves.

So he was their shepherd according to the integrity of his heart, and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands.

Pay attention to yourself, and to your teaching. Continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work. — read the full passage →

Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,