Leaders

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

But not so with you. But one who is the greater among you, let him become as the younger, and one who is governing, as one who serves.

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

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.

It shall not be so among you, but whoever desires to become great among you shall beyour servant.

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

Jesus summoned them, and said to them, “You know that they who are recognized as rulers over the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. — read the full passage →

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.

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.

Moreover you shall provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God: men of truth, hating unjust gain; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.

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.

When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

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

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

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

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

So he was their shepherd according to the integrity of his heart, and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands.

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.

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.

“As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won’t serve obscure men.

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

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,

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

You call me, ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord.’ You say so correctly, for so I am. — read the full passage →

neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

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

The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.

He must increase, but I must decrease.

But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and your ‘No’ be ‘No.’ Whatever is more than these is of the evil one.

in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,

each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.

But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.

It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.

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; — read the full passage →

For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come.

Know well the state of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds: — read the full passage →

Take wise men of understanding and well known according to your tribes, and I will make them heads over you.”

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;

He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers; — read the full passage →

As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. My people, those who lead you cause you to err, and destroy the way of your paths.

Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this:

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

But Jesus summoned them, and said, “You know that the rulers of the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. — read the full passage →

If you falter in the time of trouble, your strength is small.

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

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

through the hypocrisy of men who speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron;

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

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good. — read the full passage →

or he who exhorts, to his exhorting: he who gives, let him do it with liberality; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

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.

“Before I formed you in the belly, I knew you. Before you came out of the womb, I sanctified you. I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.”

If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.

The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.

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

Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you.

For as the body is one, and has many members, and all the members of the body, being many, are one body; so also is Christ.

So when he had washed their feet, put his outer garment back on, and sat down again, he said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you? — read the full passage →

I am the good shepherd.The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

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 →

There arose also a contention among them, which of them was considered to be greatest. — read the full passage →

Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says Yahweh.

Open your mouth for the mute, in the cause of all who are left desolate. — read the full passage →

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.

So I took the heads of your tribes, wise men, and known, and made them heads over you, captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds, and captains of fifties, and captains of tens, and officers, according to your tribes.

Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to his disciples, — read the full passage →

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.

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

I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed. — read the full passage →

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself; — read the full passage →

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 →

but he who didn’t know, and did things worthy of stripes, will be beaten with few stripes. To whomever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him more will be asked.

I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: — read the full passage →

Your princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves. Everyone loves bribes, and follows after rewards. They don’t judge the fatherless, neither does the cause of the widow come to them.

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

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

“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has set over his household, to give them their food in due season? — read the full passage →

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

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

The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,

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

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

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

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

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

We exhort you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, encourage the faint-hearted, support the weak, be patient toward all.

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 →

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, — read the full passage →

Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus, — read the full passage →

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

for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Yahweh’s word came to me, saying, — read the full passage →

At the end of seven days, Yahweh’s word came to me, saying, — read the full passage →