Deacons

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →

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.

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 →

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

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

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

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

But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer. — read the full passage →

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

They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayer.

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 →

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

Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s chosen ones, and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness, — read the full passage →

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

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

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

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.

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;

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.

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;

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

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

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

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.

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.

Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord,

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.”

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.

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

Don’t receive an accusation against an elder, except at the word of two or three witnesses.

not a new convert, lest being puffed up he fall into the same condemnation as the devil.

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

whom they set before the apostles. When they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.

Don’t neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the elders.

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

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

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

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

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,

holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

For this cause, I remind you that you should stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

Now she who is a widow indeed, and desolate, has her hope set on God, and continues in petitions and prayers night and day.

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.

The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue. — read the full passage →

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

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

Lay hands hastily on no one, neither be a participant in other men’s sins. Keep yourself pure.

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

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.

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,

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

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 concerning spiritual things, brothers, I don’t want you to be ignorant. — read the full passage →

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,

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

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.

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

Be no longer a drinker of water only, but use a little wine for your stomach’s sake and your frequent infirmities.

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

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.”

So they made him a supper there. Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with him.

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

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

For this cause, I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, — 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.

For we are God’s fellow workers. You are God’s farming, God’s building. — 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.

When they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the assembly and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all things that God had done with them.

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 →

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

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.

Here is the patience of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God, and the faith of 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 →

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

Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise; — 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 →

The apostles and the elders were gathered together to see about this matter.

But some of the sect of the Pharisees who believed rose up, saying, “It is necessary to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.”

Let no one be enrolled as a widow under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,

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.

Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.

“You and your sons are not to drink wine or strong drink whenever you go into the Tent of Meeting, or you will die. This shall be a statute forever throughout your generations.

that older men should be temperate, sensible, sober minded, sound in faith, in love, and in patience: