Servant Leaders

But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. — read the full passage →

For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? — read the full passage →

I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

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

Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. — read the full passage →

But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? — read the full passage →

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

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

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

And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.

The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and 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.

So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens:

For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;

He must increase, but I must decrease.

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

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

But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. — read the full passage →

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

Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God; — read the full passage →

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

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. — read the full passage →

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

Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? — read the full passage →

Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him. — read the full passage →

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

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

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.

But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

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

And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. — read the full passage →

For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. — read the full passage →

Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. — read the full passage →

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

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

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

This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.

So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? — read the full passage →

Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; — read the full passage →

Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end. — read the full passage →

But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.

Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; — read the full passage →

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

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

I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.

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

But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:

But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.

The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven. — read the full passage →

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; — read the full passage →

If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, — read the full passage →

Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end. — read the full passage →

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; — read the full passage →

Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.

Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;

And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. — read the full passage →

And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever.

He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.

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

Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; — read the full passage →