Encouragement To Pastors

I chargetheein the sight of God, and of Christ Jesus, who shall judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: — 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.

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

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace, that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation, that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

if any man speaketh, speaking as it were oracles of God; if any man ministereth, ministering as of the strength which God supplieth: that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, whose is the glory and the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

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

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.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God. — read the full passage →

and how shall they preach, except they be sent? even as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that bring glad tidings of good things!

But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; — 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 I will give you shepherds according to my heart, who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

I chargetheein the sight of God, and of Christ Jesus, who shall judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: — read the full passage →

fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

(for we walk by faith, not by sight);

There failed not aught of any good thing which Jehovah had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth. — read the full passage →

but they that wait for Jehovah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. — read the full passage →

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness: — read the full passage →

So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and increased in number daily.

And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

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

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.

Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be affrighted at them: for Jehovah thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Even so did the Lord ordain that they that proclaim the gospel should live of the gospel.

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to them that love him.

And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem exceedingly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are of the Dispersion, greeting. — read the full passage →

But let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.

Be not manyof youteachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment.

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will counsel thee with mine eye upon thee.

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that is with thee: for the thing is too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it thyself alone.

For the wages of sin is death; but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

I chargetheein the sight of God, and of Christ Jesus, who shall judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: — read the full passage →

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

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. — read the full passage →

Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and will show thee great things, and difficult, which thou knowest not.

Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding: — read the full passage →

Fear not the things which thou art about to suffer: behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life.

We give thanks to God always for you all, making mentionof youin our prayers;

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

There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus. — read the full passage →

A man’s goings are established of Jehovah; And he delighteth in his way.

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for Jehovah thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us?

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Seek ye Jehovah and his strength; Seek his face evermore.

Jehovah bless thee, and keep thee: — read the full passage →

And Jehovah, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

and all these blessings shall come upon thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of Jehovah thy God.

For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

And now Jehovah show lovingkindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.

but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: being ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear:

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.

Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

And Naomi said unto her two daughters-in-law, Go, return each of you to her mother’s house: Jehovah deal kindly with you, as ye have dealt with the dead, and with me.

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; — read the full passage →

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:

seeing that through the proving of you by this ministration they glorify God for the obedience of your confession unto the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of your contribution unto them and unto all; — read the full passage →

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is proclaimed throughout the whole world.

Cast thy burden upon Jehovah, and he will sustain thee: He will never suffer the righteous to be moved.

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;

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. — read the full passage →

remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father;

For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. — read the full passage →

in that I command thee this day to love Jehovah thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his ordinances, that thou mayest live and multiply, and that Jehovah thy God may bless thee in the land whither thou goest in to possess it.

But we will continue stedfastly in prayer, and in the ministry of the word.

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, And look well to thy herds:

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared that we should walk in them.

For the mind of the flesh is death; but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace:

teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.

Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: Be their shepherd also, and bear them up for ever.

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;

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; — read the full passage →

and that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.

for the perfecting of the saints, unto the work of ministering, unto the building up of the body of Christ:

For no word from God shall be void of power.

Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. — read the full passage →

But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

I have set Jehovah always before me: Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

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 →

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not vain in the Lord.

now therefore let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee; for thou, O Lord Jehovah, hast spoken it: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever.

even as it is right for me to be thus minded on behalf of you all, because I have you in my heart, inasmuch as, both in my bonds and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers with me of grace. — read the full passage →

After these things Jesus went away to the other side of the sea of Galilee, which isthe seaof Tiberias. — read the full passage →

Agoodname is better than precious oil; and the day of death, than the day of one’s birth.