Qualifications Of An Elder

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

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 →

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.

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.

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

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 →

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 →

Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ; To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and servants:

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 →

in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility, — read the full passage →

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

Don’t neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the elders.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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;

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

The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient, — read the full passage →

Let them also first be tested; then let them serve if they are blameless.

one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence; — 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.

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

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. — read the full passage →

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

When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn’t fade away.

But say the things which fit sound doctrine, — read the full passage →

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

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

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

one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence; — read the full passage →

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

not a drinker, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous;

But say the things which fit sound doctrine, — read the full passage →

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

From Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called to himself the elders of the assembly. — read the full passage →

From Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called to himself the elders of the assembly.

Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service. — read the full passage →

holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict those who contradict him.

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

For you were going astray like sheep; but now have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

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

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

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

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.

holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict those who contradict him. — read the full passage →

Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s chosen ones, and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness, — read the full passage →

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

having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.

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 →

But you be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill your ministry.

The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient, — read the full passage →

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

Let no one be enrolled as a widow under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,

Pay attention to yourself, and to your teaching. Continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

Let servants be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. — read the full passage →

Their wives in the same way must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.

holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. — read the full passage →

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

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

one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence;

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

for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.

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

Follow after love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. — read the full passage →

But to the married I command—not I, but the Lord—that the wife not leave her husband — read the full passage →

Now concerning the things about which you wrote to me: it is good for a man not to touch a woman. — 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. — read the full passage →

Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service. — read the full passage →

Surely the Lord Yahweh will do nothing, unless he reveals his secret to his servants the prophets.

I saw, when, for this very cause that backsliding Israel had committed adultery, I had put her away and given her a bill of divorce, yet treacherous Judah, her sister, didn’t fear; but she also went and played the prostitute.

One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.

from thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all who enter into the service, to do the work in the Tent of Meeting.

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:

You also, as living stones, are built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

that older men should be temperate, sensible, sober minded, sound in faith, in love, and in patience: — read the full passage →

but given to hospitality, a lover of good, sober minded, fair, holy, self-controlled;

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 →

For the time will come when they will not listen to the sound doctrine, but, having itching ears, will heap up for themselves teachers after their own lusts; — read the full passage →

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

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

Don’t receive an accusation against an elder, except at the word of two or three witnesses. — read the full passage →

Don’t receive an accusation against an elder, except at the word of two or three witnesses.

but if I wait long, that you may know how men ought to behave themselves in God’s house, which is the assembly of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

not a new convert, lest being puffed up he fall into the same condemnation as the devil.

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

Abstain from every form of evil.

so then let’s not sleep, as the rest do, but let’s watch and be sober. — read the full passage →

He is the head of the body, the assembly, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children. — read the full passage →

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

Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?

Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.