15 Bible Verses about Leadership
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Remember your leaders, who spoke to you the word of God; and considering well the end of their manner of life, imitate their faith.
And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into the mountain to pray; and he continued all night in prayer to God. And when it was day, he called to him his disciples; and he chose from them twelve, whom he also named apostles; Simon, whom he named Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip and Bartholomew,read more.
and Matthew and Thomas, and James the Son of Alphaeus, and Simon called the zealot, and Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.
Brethren, even if a man be detected in a fault, do ye who are spiritual restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
Obey your leaders, and submit yourselves to them; for they keep watch in behalf of your souls, as those who must give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief; for this is not for your advantage.
And we beseech you, brethren, to know those who labor among you, and preside over you in the Lord, and admonish you,
even as the Son of man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.
But it is not so among you; but whoever desireth to become great among you, will be your minister;
From Thematic Bible
Leadership » Of the spirit » Obedience to, a mark of sonship
Leadership » Of the spirit » Guides into all truth
But when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all the truth. For he will not speak from himself, but whatever he shall hear, that he will speak; and he will tell you the things to come.
But when they had come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip; and the eunuch saw him no more, for he went on his way rejoicing.
Leadership » Of the spirit » Controls the movements of believers
And while Peter was meditating on the vision, the Spirit said to him, Behold, men are seeking thee; but arise, and go down, and go with them, without scruple; for I have sent them.
Leadership » Of the spirit » Directs in the selection of Christian leaders
And while they were ministering to the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.
Leadership » Of the spirit » Chooses the fields of operation
And having gone through Phrygia and the Galatian country, on being forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia,
Topics on Leadership
Bad Leadership
Philippians 4:6-7Be anxious about nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God;
Examples of Leadership
Hebrews 13:7Remember your leaders, who spoke to you the word of God; and considering well the end of their manner of life, imitate their faith.
Leadership Qualities
1 Thessalonians 5:13and to esteem them very highly in love for their works sake. Be at peace among yourselves.