Taking Care Of The Pastor

Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.

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.

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

And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; — read the full passage →

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.

And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.

Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.

And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; — read the full passage →

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

For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?

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

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;

Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; — read the full passage →

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

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?

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 →

Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might be encouraged in the law of the Lord. — read the full passage →

For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.

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:

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.

If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things? — read the full passage →

Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn.

For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity. — 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 →

Is any sick among you? 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:

And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

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

But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

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: — read the full passage →

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

I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service.

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

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

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

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

Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?

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

I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel. — read the full passage →

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

Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

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

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

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

Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

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

If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel 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; — read the full passage →

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.

He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

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

Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; — read the full passage →

But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?

I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service. — read the full passage →

But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

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

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. — read the full passage →

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

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

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

What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? — read the full passage →

And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him, — 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 →

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

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 →

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

It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.

Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Honour widows that are widows indeed. — read the full passage →

Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. — read the full passage →

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: — read the full passage →

The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.

And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.

Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. — read the full passage →

He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar? — read the full passage →

I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: — read the full passage →

Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.

For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.

For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; — read the full passage →

For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; — read the full passage →

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.

And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread. — read the full passage →

And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

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