Servant Leaders

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 →

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

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

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

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring ye ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

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.

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.

doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself; — read the full passage →

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

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.

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 when he had washed their feet, and taken his garments, and sat 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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

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.

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:

for the perfecting of the saints, unto the work of ministering, unto the building up of the body of Christ:

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;

He must increase, but I must decrease.

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.

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

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

Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright 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 rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. — read the full passage →

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

Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he came forth from God, and goeth unto God, — read the full passage →

(but if a man knoweth 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, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — 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 →

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

Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

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

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

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 →

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

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

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

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

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.

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 be thou sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thy ministry.

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

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

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 →

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

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

Open thy mouth for the dumb, In the cause of all such as are left desolate. — 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 honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

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

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.

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

but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men;

subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.

So when he had washed their feet, and taken his garments, and sat 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, Jesus knowing that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own that were in the world, he loved them unto the end.

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

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

But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your teacher, and all ye are brethren.

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; — read the full passage →

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

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto 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 somewhat unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.

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

But it is not so among you: but whosoever would become great among you, shall be your minister;

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.

And the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and trying him asked him to show them a sign from heaven. — read the full passage →

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Saviour, and Christ Jesus our hope; — read the full passage →

If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassions, — read the full passage →

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

Wherefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old things are passed away; behold, they are become new.

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

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;

And we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be longsuffering toward all.

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

I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men; — 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.

Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he came forth from God, and goeth unto God,

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

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

For we must all be made manifest before the judgment-seat of Christ; that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but so to think as to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to each man a 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 to walk even as he walked.

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.

not in the way of eyeservice, as men-pleasers; but as 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 ye Jehovah and his strength; Seek his face evermore.

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

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