Deaconess

I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, who is a servant of the assembly that is at Cenchreae,

Their wives in the same way must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.

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

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

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

I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, who is a servant of the assembly that is at Cenchreae, — read the full passage →

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

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 I don’t permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.

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

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,

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

being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.

He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside, and explained to him the way of God more accurately.

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 →

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

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 →

Let them also first be tested; then let them serve if they are blameless.

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

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

that you receive her in the Lord, in a way worthy of the saints, and that you assist her in whatever matter she may need from you, for she herself also has been a helper of many, and of my own self.

of which I was made a servant, according to the stewardship of God which was given me toward you, to fulfill the word of God,

For those who have served well gain for themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

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.

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

Let a woman learn in quietness with all subjection. — read the full passage →

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.

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

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

In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing;

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

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

if it is so that you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the Good News which you heard, which is being proclaimed in all creation under heaven; of which I, Paul, was made a servant.

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

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.

But I would have you know that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is the man, and the head of Christ is God. — read the full passage →

If anyone serves me, let him follow me. Where I am, there will my servant also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.

“It will happen afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; and your sons and your daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams. Your young men will see visions.

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

Let no one be enrolled as a widow under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man, — read the full passage →

let your wives keep silent in the assemblies, for it has not been permitted for them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as the law also says.

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.

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

for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.

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.

holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

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

Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who labor in the Lord. Greet Persis, the beloved, who labored much in the Lord.

If you instruct the brothers of these things, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine which you have followed.

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.

Greet Mary, who labored much for us.

His mother said to the servants, “Whatever he says to you, do it.”

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

one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence;

Let a woman learn in quietness with all subjection. — read the full passage →

who also made us sufficient as servants of a new covenant; not of the letter, but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

Who then is Apollos, and who is Paul, but servants through whom you believed; and each as the Lord gave to him?

and Joanna, the wife of Chuzas, Herod’s steward; Susanna; and many others; who served them from their possessions.

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

All my affairs will be made known to you by Tychicus, the beloved brother, faithful servant, and fellow bondservant in the Lord.

But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she came up to him, and said, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister left me to serve alone? Ask her therefore to help me.”

But that you also may know my affairs, how I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make known to you all things;

Now I say that Christ has been made a servant of the circumcision for the truth of God, that he might confirm the promises given to the fathers,

These words pleased the whole multitude. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch;

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 →

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

even as the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

(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 Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche, to think the same way in the Lord. — read the full passage →

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

but in everything commending ourselves, as servants of God, in great endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses,

and will not rather tell him, ‘Prepare my supper, clothe yourself properly, and serve me, while I eat and drink. Afterward you shall eat and drink’?

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

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;

To the woman he said, “I will greatly multiply your pain in childbirth. In pain you will bear children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.”

I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, who is a servant of the assembly that is at Cenchreae, — 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.

But he who is greatest among you will be your servant.

Some men came down from Judea and taught the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised after the custom of Moses, you can’t be saved.” — read the full passage →

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.

Let a woman learn in quietness with all subjection.

God has set some in the assembly: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle workers, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various kinds of languages.

Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this: to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

Greet Andronicus and Junia, my relatives and my fellow prisoners, who are notable among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.

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

Yahweh God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make him a helper comparable to him.”

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

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

Without controversy, the mystery of godliness is great: God was revealed in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, and received up in glory.

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

For the Son of Man also came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

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,

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 →

and sent Timothy, our brother and God’s servant in the Good News of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith;

Saul was consenting to his death. A great persecution arose against the assembly which was in Jerusalem in that day. They were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles. — read the full passage →

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth.”

Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, she judged Israel at that time. — read the full passage →

It is no great thing therefore if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.

Then the king said to the servants, ‘Bind him hand and foot, take him away, and throw him into the outer darkness; there is where the weeping and grinding of teeth will be.’