Servant Leaders

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 →

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

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

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 →

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you 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 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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 →

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

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

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.

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

He sat down, and called the twelve; and he said to them, “If any man wants to be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all.”

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 →

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

He must increase, but I must decrease.

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

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

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

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

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

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 →

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

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

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

Therefore I urge you, brothers, 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 →

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

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

Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus,

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

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 →

“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 →

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

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

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

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You call me, ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord.’ You say so correctly, for so I am. — 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.”

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

Now before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that his time had come that he would depart from this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.

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

Now before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that his time had come that he would depart from this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. — read the full passage →

But don’t you be called ‘Rabbi,’ for one is your teacher, the Christ, and all of you are brothers.

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 →

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

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

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

I wrote to the assembly, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, doesn’t accept what we say.

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

But it shall not be so among you, but whoever wants to become great among you shall be your servant.

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.

The Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing 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 Savior, 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 compassion, — read the full passage →

Now before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that his time had come that he would depart from this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. — read the full passage →

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.

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

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;

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

Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.

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

Therefore watch, remembering that for a period of three years I didn’t cease to admonish everyone night and day with tears.

Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he came from God, and was going to God,

“The King will answer them, ‘Most certainly I tell you, because you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’

But he who is greatest among you will be your servant.

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

For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith. — read the full passage →

They spoke to him, saying, “If you will be a servant to this people this day, and will serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be your servants forever.”

he who says he remains in him ought himself also to walk just like he walked.

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.

not in the way of service only when eyes are on you, 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 Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more.

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

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