Encouragement To Pastors

I command you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at his appearing and his Kingdom: — 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.

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

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of good, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns!”

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

If anyone speaks, let it be as it were the very words of God. If anyone serves, let it be as of the strength which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

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

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.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. — read the full passage →

And how will they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the Good News of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!”

But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you, — 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 →

I will give you shepherds according to my heart, who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

I command you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at his appearing and his Kingdom: — read the full passage →

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

for we walk by faith, not by sight.

Nothing failed of any good thing which Yahweh had spoken to the house of Israel. All came to pass.

For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.

Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. — read the full passage →

But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will 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 is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, — read the full passage →

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

Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.

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

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

Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them; for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Even so the Lord ordained that those who proclaim the Good News should live from the Good News.

Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

The word of God increased and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem exceedingly. 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 in the Dispersion: Greetings. — read the full passage →

But let him who is taught in the word share all good things with him who teaches.

Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment.

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you.

Don’t be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.

You will surely wear away, both you, and this people that is with you; for the thing is too heavy for you. You are not able to perform it yourself alone.

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

I command you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at his appearing and his Kingdom: — read the full passage →

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

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. — read the full passage →

Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great things, and difficult, which you don’t know.

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. — read the full passage →

Don’t be afraid of the things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you will have oppression for ten days. Be faithful to death, and I will give you the crown of life.

We always give thanks to God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers,

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

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. — read the full passage →

A man’s goings are established by Yahweh. He delights in his way.

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more.

‘Yahweh bless you, and keep you. — read the full passage →

Yahweh himself is who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be discouraged.”

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

All these blessings will come upon you, and overtake you, if you listen to Yahweh your God’s voice.

For we don’t preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake;

Now may Yahweh show loving kindness and truth to you. I also will reward you for this kindness, because you have done this thing.

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →

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

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, — read the full passage →

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

seeing that through the proof given by this service, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the Good News of Christ, and for the liberality of your contribution to them and to all; — read the full passage →

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

Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.

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

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to 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 desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

“Most certainly, I tell you, one who doesn’t enter by the door into the sheep fold, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. — read the full passage →

For I command you this day to love Yahweh your God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments, his statutes, and his ordinances, that you may live and multiply, and that Yahweh your God may bless you in the land where you go in to possess it.

But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word.”

Know well the state of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds:

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would 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 that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

Save your people, and bless your inheritance. Be their shepherd also, and bear them up forever.

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;

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; — read the full passage →

From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for 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 →

No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ;

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. — read the full passage →

But he answered, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.’”

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

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 →

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

Now therefore let it please you to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever before you; for you, Lord Yahweh, have spoken it. Let the house of your servant be blessed forever with your blessing.”

It is even right for me to think this way on behalf of all of you, because I have you in my heart, because, both in my bonds and in the defense and confirmation of the Good News, you 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 is also called the Sea of Tiberias. — read the full passage →

A good name is better than fine perfume; and the day of death better than the day of one’s birth.