Deacons

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

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 →

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

Faithful is the saying, If a man seeketh 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 the Father honor.

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

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

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

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 →

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.

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 →

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

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

Deacons in like manner must be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, 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.

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

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

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

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 →

Faithful is the saying, If a man seeketh 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 knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness, — read the full passage →

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

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

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

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.

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;

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.

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;

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

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

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

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.

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:

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands upon 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 deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. — read the full passage →

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

For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? or am I striving to please men? if I were still pleasing men, I should not be a servant of Christ.

What then is Apollos? and what is Paul? Ministers through whom ye believed; and each as the Lord gave to him.

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;

holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

For which cause I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee through the laying on of my hands.

Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, hath her hope set on God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.

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.

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Beroea: who when they were come thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →

which also they did, sending it to the elders by the hand 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 hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.

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

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:

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,

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

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

For I say that Christ hath been made a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, that he might confirm the promises given unto the fathers,

And after the uproar ceased, Paul having sent for the disciples and exhorted them, took leave of them, and departed to go into Macedonia. — read the full passage →

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.

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 →

and Joanna the wife of Chuzas Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, who ministered unto them of their substance.

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

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

But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa and Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

So they made him a supper there: and Martha served; but Lazarus was one of them that sat at meat 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 up for it;

For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father, — read the full passage →

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.

For we are God’s fellow-workers: ye are God’s husbandry, God’s building. — read the full passage →

for he is a 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 a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.

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

And certain men came down from Judæa and taught the brethren, saying, Except ye be circumcised after the custom of Moses, ye cannot be saved. — read the full passage →

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

Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.

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

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 →

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

Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise; — read the full passage →

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

And the apostles and the elders were gathered together to consider of this matter.

But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees who believed, saying, It is needful to circumcise them, and to charge them to keep the law of Moses.

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

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.

prove all things; hold fast that which is good;

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:

that aged men be temperate, grave, sober-minded, sound in faith, in love, in patience: