Taking Care Of The Pastor

But 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 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.

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

But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; — read the full passage →

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.

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

Even so did the Lord ordain that they that proclaim the gospel should live of the gospel.

But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; — read the full passage →

And he gave some to be 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 ox when he treadeth out the corn. Is it for the oxen that God careth,

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

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;

Beloved, thou doest a faithful work in whatsoever thou doest toward them that are brethren and strangers withal; — read the full passage →

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

But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

If we sowed unto you spiritual things, is it a great matter if we shall reap your carnal things?

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 →

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

For the bishop must be blameless, as God’s steward; not self-willed, not soon angry, no brawler, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre;

no wallet for your journey, neither two coats, nor shoes, nor staff: for the laborer is worthy of his food.

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;

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.

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

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

for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my need. — 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 →

Is any among you sick? 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:

But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

And I will give you shepherds according to my heart, who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

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

But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the 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 were wanting, and appoint elders in every city, as I gave thee charge; — read the full passage →

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

I robbed other churches, taking wages of them that I might minister unto you;

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

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

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

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

What soldier ever serveth at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not 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 coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel. — read the full passage →

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

or he that exhorteth, to his exhorting: he that giveth, let him do it with liberality; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.

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

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

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

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

holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able both to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict the gainsayers.

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

If others partake of this right over you, do not we yet more? Nevertheless we did not use this right; but we bear all things, that we may cause no hindrance to the gospel 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; — read the full passage →

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.

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

no brawler, no striker; but gentle, not contentious, no lover of money;

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

Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God which hath been given in the churches of Macedonia; — read the full passage →

but if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how men ought to behave themselves in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

And which of you by being anxious can add one cubit unto the measure of his life?

I robbed other churches, taking wages of them that I might minister unto you; — read the full passage →

But we will continue stedfastly in prayer, and in the ministry of the word.

Seek ye Jehovah and his strength; Seek his face evermore.

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

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

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

Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.

Or know ye not that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have from God? and ye are not your own; — read the full passage →

And it came to pass soon afterwards, that he went about through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good tidings of the kingdom of God, and with him the twelve, — 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 →

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

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 →

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

Yea, it hath been their good pleasure; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, they owe it to them also to minister unto them in carnal things.

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

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

And Jesus went out thence, and withdrew into the parts of Tyre and Sidon. — read the full passage →

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the 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 cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, bring when thou comest, and the books, especially the parchments.

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

Moreover he must have good testimony from them that 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 showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth Jehovah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with thy God?

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:

Deacons in like manner must be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

Know ye not that they that minister about sacred things eat of the things of the temple, and they that wait upon the altar have their portion with the altar? — read the full passage →

I am the good shepherd; and I know mine own, and mine own know me,

Put on therefore, as God’s elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering;

Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;

So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all men, and especially toward them that are of the household of the faith.

Upon the first day of the week let each one of you lay by him in store, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come.

In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another;

Thus saith Jehovah, 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 shall it 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 hath endured such gainsaying of sinners against himself, that ye wax not weary, fainting in your souls.

For the bishop must be blameless, as God’s steward; not self-willed, not soon angry, no brawler, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; — read the full passage →

For the ministration of this service not only filleth up the measure of the wants of the saints, but aboundeth also through 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 inasmuch as it is appointed unto men once to die, and after this cometh judgment;

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