Church & Ministry
Bible Verses About church leadership
10 key scriptures
What does the Bible say about church leadership? Browse 10 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
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| Translation | Key Verse: Hebrews 13:7 |
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| King James (KJV) | “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. have the rule: or, are the guides” |
10 Key Scriptures
“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. have the rule: or, are the guides”
Hebrews 13:7KJV
“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. have: or, guide”
“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.”
Acts 20:28KJV
“Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.”
“A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; of good: or, modest”
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
“My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. condemnation: or, judgment”
James 3:1KJV
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. with: Heb. above all keeping”
“But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;”
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
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