Leadership In The Church

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.

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.

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.

The bishop therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, orderly, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

Faithful is the saying, If a man seeketh the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

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

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

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.

Not so shall it be among you: but whosoever would become great among you shall be your minister;

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;

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.

doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;

if any man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children that believe, who are not accused of riot or unruly.

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

And when they had appointed for them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.

The elders therefore among you I exhort, who am a fellow-elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, who am also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: — read the full passage →

Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life.

Faithful is the saying, If a man seeketh the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. — read the full passage →

He must increase, but I must decrease.

Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

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

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.

holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able both to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict the gainsayers.

neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but making yourselves ensamples to the flock.

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;

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

And he gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; — read the full passage →

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.

But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

And Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they who are accounted to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them; and their great ones exercise authority over them. — read the full passage →

All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.

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

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 the things which thou hast heard from me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

Deacons in like manner must be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; — read the full passage →

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.

Moreover thou shalt 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:

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

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 →

but he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. And to whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required: and to whom they commit much, of him will they ask the more.

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;

And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called to him the elders of the church.

Ye call me, Teacher, and, Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. — read the full passage →

Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee, and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee; I have appointed thee a prophet unto the nations.

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

one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

Commit thy way unto Jehovah; Trust also in him, and he will bring it to pass.

But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Now in these days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. — read the full passage →

Faithful is the saying, If a man seeketh the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. — read the full passage →

Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus that are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

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

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

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

Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.

for bodily exercise is profitable for a little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come.

(but if a man knoweth not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

And he gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; — read the full passage →

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 →

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.

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;

And I also say unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.

Take heed to thyself, and to thy teaching. Continue in these things; for in doing this thou shalt save both thyself and them that hear thee.

Faithful is the saying, If a man seeketh the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. — read the full passage →

Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men out of their company, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:

Look ye out therefore, brethren, from among you seven men of good report, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and one said, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. — read the full passage →

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

one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; — read the full passage →

no brawler, no striker; but gentle, not contentious, no lover of money;

And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

The elders therefore among you I exhort, who am a fellow-elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, who am also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:

But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. — 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 →

But let your speech be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: and whatsoever is more than these is of the evil one.

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, And look well to thy herds: — read the full passage →

If thou faint in the day of adversity, Thy strength is small.

Deacons in like manner must be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and good works; — read the full passage →

not a novice, lest being puffed up he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

The bishop therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, orderly, given to hospitality, apt to teach; — read the full passage →

But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. — read the full passage →

To him therefore that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

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; — read the full passage →

Brethren, even if a man be overtaken in any trespass, ye who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to thyself, lest thou also be tempted. — read the full passage →

Wherefore watch ye, remembering that by the space of three years I ceased not to admonish every one night and day with tears.

And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying, — read the full passage →

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

But ye shall not be so: but he that is the greater among you, let him become as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

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

Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brethren:

Deacons in like manner must be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; — read the full passage →

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

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

But he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.