13 Bible Verses about Appreciation For Pastors
Most Relevant Verses
[thanking God] for your participation and partnership [both your comforting fellowship and gracious contributions] in [advancing] the good news [regarding salvation] from the first day [you heard it] until now.
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has granted me [the needed] strength and made me able for this, because He considered me faithful and trustworthy, putting me into service [for this ministry],
Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to appreciate those who diligently work among you [recognize, acknowledge, and respect your leaders], who are in charge over you in the Lord and who give you instruction,
The one who is taught the word [of God] is to share all good things with his teacher [contributing to his spiritual and material support].
It is for this reason that we are comforted and encouraged.And in addition to our comfort, we were especially delighted at the joy of Titus, because you have refreshed his spirit.
For those who have served well as deacons gain a high standing [having a good reputation among the congregation], and great confidence in the faith which is [founded on and centered] in Christ Jesus.
Then He said, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, no prophet is welcome in his hometown.
They have refreshed my spirit as well as yours. So fully acknowledge such men and deeply appreciate them.
This is a faithful and trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance and approval, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost.
“See that you do not despise or think less of one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven [are in the presence of and] continually look upon the face of My Father who is in heaven.
How can you believe [in Me], when you [seek and] receive glory and approval from one another, and yet you do not seek the glory and approval which comes from the one and only God?
So Jesus said again, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, I am the Door for the sheep [leading to life].
“Issachar is [like] a strong-boned donkey,
Crouching down between the sheepfolds.
