Deacons

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

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 →

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

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

If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

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

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

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

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 →

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.

If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. — read the full passage →

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

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

Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of 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.

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

And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

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 →

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

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 →

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

But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.

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

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.

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:

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.

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;

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

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

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

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.

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:

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.

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.

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

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

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

And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.

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

Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

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

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

For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?

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:

Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.

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.

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →

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

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

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

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

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.

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;

But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:

Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. — read the full passage →

Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:

And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia. — read the full passage →

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.

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 →

And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.

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

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

And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.

His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, — read the full passage →

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.

For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building. — read the full passage →

For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.

And certain men which came down from Judea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved. — read the full passage →

And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

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 →

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

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, — read the full passage →

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; — read the full passage →

And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.

But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.

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

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.

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

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:

That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.