12 Bible Verses about Appreciation For Pastors

I thank my God, I say, for your cooperation in spreading the Good News, from the time it first came to you even until now.

I am thankful to Him who made me strong--even Christ Jesus our Lord--because He has judged me to be faithful and has put me into His service,

Now we beg you, brethren, to show respect for those who labour among you and are your leaders in Christian work, and are your advisers;

But let those who receive instruction in Christian truth share with their instructors all temporal blessings.

For this reason we feel comforted; and--in addition to this our comfort--we have been filled with all the deeper joy at Titus's joy, because his spirit has been set at rest by you all.

For those who have filled the deacon's office wisely and well, are already gaining for themselves an honourable standing, and are acquiring great freedom of speech in proclaiming the faith which rests on Christ Jesus.

"I tell you in solemn truth," He added, "that no Prophet is welcomed among his own people.

They have refreshed my spirit, and yours. Acknowledge such men as these.

Faithful is the saying, and deserving of universal acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; among whom I stand foremost.

"Beware of ever despising one of these little ones, for I tell you that in Heaven their angels have continual access to my Father who is in Heaven.

How is it possible for you to believe, while you receive glory from one another and have no desire for the glory that comes from the only God?

Again therefore Jesus said to them, "In most solemn truth I tell you that I am the Door of the sheep.