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.

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 →

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 we walk by faith, not by sight);

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 →

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.

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.

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

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 →

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 →

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.

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.

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

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:

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.

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 →

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

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.

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.

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.

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 →