15 Bible Verses about Ministers

You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do you light a lamp, and put it under a measuring basket, but on a stand; and it shines to all who are in the house. Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'

For they themselves report concerning us what kind of a reception we had from you; and how you turned to God from idols, to serve a living and true God,

Timothy, guard that which is committed to you, turning away from the empty chatter and oppositions of the knowledge which is falsely so called;

neither to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause speculation, rather than God's stewardship, which is in faith?

Here, moreover, it is required of stewards, that they be found faithful.

The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.

You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill cannot be hidden.

He was the burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.

and to respect and honor them in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.

Therefore seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we do not faint.

of which I was made a servant, according to the gift of that grace of God which was given me according to the working of his power.

if it is so that you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the Good News which you heard, which is being proclaimed in all creation under heaven; of which I, Paul, was made a servant.

who also made us sufficient as servants of a New Covenant; not of the letter, but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

For this, I was appointed as a proclaimer, an apostle, and a teacher.

For to this end the Good News was preached even to the dead, that they might be judged indeed as men in the flesh, but live as to God in the spirit.

proclaiming the Kingdom of God, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness, without hindrance.

They went out, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word by the signs that followed.

And in those days John the Baptist came, proclaiming in the wilderness of Judea, saying,

I saw another angel flying in mid heaven, having an eternal Good News to proclaim to those who dwell on the earth, and to every nation, tribe, language, and people.

By reason of the exceeding greatness of the revelations, that I should not be exalted excessively, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me, that I should not be exalted excessively.

So I spoke to the people in the morning; and at even my wife died; and I did in the morning as I was commanded.

Even to this present hour we hunger, thirst, are naked, are beaten, and have no certain dwelling place.

in beatings, in imprisonments, in riots, in labors, in watchings, in fastings;

Are they servants of Christ? (I speak as one beside himself) I am more so; in labors more abundantly, in prisons more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in deaths often.

Therefore watch, remembering that for a period of three years I did not cease to admonish everyone night and day with tears.

So although I wrote to you, I wrote not for his cause that did the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered the wrong, but that your earnest care for us might be revealed in you in the sight of God.

Besides those things that are outside, there is that which presses on me daily, anxiety for all the churches.

For I am afraid that by any means, when I come, I might find you not the way I want to, and that I might be found by you as you do not desire; that by any means there would be strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, factions, slander, whisperings, proud thoughts, riots;

I am afraid for you, that I might have wasted my labor for you.

Her leaders judge for bribes, and her priests teach for a price, and her prophets of it tell fortunes for money: yet they lean on the LORD, and say, "Isn't the LORD in the midst of us? No disaster will come on us."

"For from their least even to their greatest, everyone is given to covetousness; and from the prophet even to the priest, everyone deals falsely.

His watchmen are blind, they are all without knowledge; they are all mute dogs, they can't bark; dreaming, lying down, loving to slumber.

for both prophet and priest are profane; yes, in my house have I found their wickedness," says the LORD.

Your prophets have seen for you false and deceptive visions. They have not uncovered your iniquity, to bring back your captivity, but have seen for you false and misleading oracles.

being upset because they taught the people and proclaimed in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and proclaimed to them the Messiah.

Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture, preached to him Jesus.

Immediately in the synagogues he proclaimed Jesus, that he is the Son of God.

The word which he sent to the sons of Israel, proclaiming good news of peace by Jesus Christ?he is Lord of all?

being upset because they taught the people and proclaimed in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and proclaimed to them the Messiah.

Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture, preached to him Jesus.

Immediately in the synagogues he proclaimed Jesus, that he is the Son of God.

The word which he sent to the sons of Israel, proclaiming good news of peace by Jesus Christ?he is Lord of all?

whom they set before the apostles. When they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.

Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the elders.

Lay hands hastily on no one, neither be a participant in other men's sins. Keep yourself pure.

For this cause, I remind you that you should stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands on him: and the children of Israel listened to him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses.

And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever.

For God is not unrighteous, so as to forget your work and the love which you showed toward his name, in that you served the saints, and still do serve them.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord's work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

But he who looks into the perfect Law of freedom, and continues, not being a hearer who forgets, but a doer of the work, this man will be blessed in what he does.

For whoever will give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because you belong to the Messiah, truly I tell you, he will in no way lose his reward.

He said to them, "Go into all the world, and proclaim the Good News to the whole creation.

What I tell you in the darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in the ear, proclaim on the housetops.

And as you go, proclaim, saying, 'The Kingdom of Heaven is near.'

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

But Jesus said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but you go and announce the Kingdom of God."

He said to them, "Go into all the world, and proclaim the Good News to the whole creation.

What I tell you in the darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in the ear, proclaim on the housetops.

And as you go, proclaim, saying, 'The Kingdom of Heaven is near.'

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

But Jesus said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but you go and announce the Kingdom of God."

For the Scripture says, "You shall not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain." And, "The laborer is worthy of his wages."

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

Even so the Lord ordained that those who proclaim the Good News should live from the Good News.

But let him who is taught in the word share all good things with him who teaches.

However you did well that you shared in my affliction.

For the Scripture says, "You shall not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain." And, "The laborer is worthy of his wages."

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

Even so the Lord ordained that those who proclaim the Good News should live from the Good News.

But let him who is taught in the word share all good things with him who teaches.

However you did well that you shared in my affliction.

being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.

The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;

contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.

but given to hospitality, as a lover of good, sober minded, fair, holy, self-controlled;

Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it.

Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which he purchased with his own blood.

He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of John, do you have affection for me?" Peter was grieved because he asked him the third time, "Do you have affection for me?" He said to him, "Lord, you know everything. You know that I have affection for you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep.

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

I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.

I will set up shepherds over them, who shall feed them; and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall any be lacking," says the LORD.

Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which he purchased with his own blood.

He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of John, do you have affection for me?" Peter was grieved because he asked him the third time, "Do you have affection for me?" He said to him, "Lord, you know everything. You know that I have affection for you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep.

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

I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.

I will set up shepherds over them, who shall feed them; and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall any be lacking," says the LORD.

For we are not, like so many, peddling the word of God. But as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God, we speak in Christ.

For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),

But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deception.

teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. And look, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;

Those who have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brothers, but rather let them serve them, because those who partake of the benefit are believing and beloved. Teach and exhort these things.

Command and teach these things.

in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,

teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. And look, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;

Those who have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brothers, but rather let them serve them, because those who partake of the benefit are believing and beloved. Teach and exhort these things.

Command and teach these things.

in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.

But if the watchman sees the sword come, and doesn't blow the trumpet, and the people aren't warned, and the sword comes, and take any person from among them; he is taken away in his iniquity, but his blood will I require at the watchman's hand.'

He said to me, "Son of man, eat that which you find. Eat this scroll, and go, speak to the house of Israel." So I opened my mouth, and he caused me to eat the scroll. He said to me, "Son of man, cause your belly to eat, and fill your belly with this scroll that I give you." Then I ate it; and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. read more.
He said to me, "Son of man, go to the house of Israel, and speak my words to them. For you are not sent to a people of a strange speech and of a hard language, but to the house of Israel; not to many peoples of a strange speech and of a hard language, whose words you can not understand. Surely, if I sent you to them, they would listen to you. But the house of Israel will not listen to you; for they will not listen to me: for all the house of Israel are obstinate and hard-hearted. Behold, I have made your face hard against their faces, and your forehead hard against their foreheads. As an adamant harder than flint have I made your forehead. Do not be afraid of them, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house." Moreover he said to me, "Son of man, all my words that I shall speak to you receive in your heart, and hear with your ears. And go to the exiles, to the children of your people, and speak to them, and tell them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD'; whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear. Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard behind me the voice of a great rushing, saying, "Blessed be the glory of the LORD from his place." I heard the noise of the wings of the living creatures as they touched one another, and the noise of the wheels beside them, even the noise of a great rushing. So the Spirit lifted me up, and took me away; and I went in bitterness, in the anger of my spirit; and the hand of the LORD was strong on me. Then I came to them of the exiles at Tel Aviv, that lived by the river Chebar, and to where they lived; and I sat there overwhelmed among them seven days. It happened at the end of seven days, that the word of the LORD came to me, saying, "Son of man, I have made you a watchman to the house of Israel: therefore hear the word from my mouth, and give them warning from me.

to the one a stench from death to death; to the other a sweet aroma from life to life. Who is sufficient for these things?

Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment.

When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.

If any man's work remains which he built on it, he will receive a reward.

Truly I tell you that he will set him over all that he has.

For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward. But if not of my own will, I have a stewardship entrusted to me. What then is my reward? That, when I proclaim the Good News, I may present the Good News without charge, so as not to abuse my authority in the Good News.

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such in honor,

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

Remember your leaders, men who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the results of their conduct, imitate their faith.

and to respect and honor them in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.

Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.

not because we do not have the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, that you should imitate us.

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in faith, and in purity.

neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

you also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the gift bestowed on us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf.

Pray for us, for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.

on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News,

Now I beg you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in your prayers to God for me,

Even so, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you, not the Good News of God only, but also our own souls, because you had become very dear to us.

It is even right for me to think this way on behalf of all of you, because I have you in my heart, because, both in my bonds and in the defense and confirmation of the Good News, you all are partakers with me of grace.

As you know, as a father with his own children,

For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to proclaim the Good News?not in wisdom of words, so that the cross of Christ would not be made void.

My speech and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,

When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with superiority of speech or wisdom, proclaiming to you the mystery of God.

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.

I have set watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem; they shall never be silent, day or night. You who call on the LORD, take no rest,

"Son of man, I have made you a watchman to the house of Israel: therefore hear the word from my mouth, and give them warning from me.

"I set watchmen over you, saying, 'Listen to the sound of the trumpet.'" But they said, "We will not listen."

I thank my God whenever I remember you,

I always thank my God concerning you, for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus;

For what thanksgiving can we render again to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God;

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such in honor,

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

and to respect and honor them in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.

But let him who is taught in the word share all good things with him who teaches.

Moreover he commanded the people who lived in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might give themselves to the law of the LORD.

What soldier ever serves at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard, and does not eat of its fruit? Or who feeds a flock, and does not drink from the flock's milk? Do I speak these things according to the ways of men? Or does not the Law also say the same thing? For it is written in the Law of Moses, "You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain." Is it for the oxen that God cares, read more.
or does he say it assuredly for our sake? Yes, it was written for our sake, because he who plows ought to plow in hope, and he who threshes in the hope of having a share. If we sowed to you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we reap your fleshly things?

Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, as God wants; not for dishonest gain, but willingly;

Servants, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not devoted to a lot of wine, not greedy for money;

I coveted no one's silver, or gold, or clothing.

not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money;

Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which he purchased with his own blood.

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

Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, as God wants; not for dishonest gain, but willingly;

So when they had eaten their breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs." He said to him again a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you." He said to him, "Tend my sheep." He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of John, do you have affection for me?" Peter was grieved because he asked him the third time, "Do you have affection for me?" He said to him, "Lord, you know everything. You know that I have affection for you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep.

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is not it even you, before our Lord Jesus at his coming?

But when Timothy came just now to us from you, and brought us glad news of your faith and love, and that you have good memories of us always, longing to see us, even as we also long to see you; for this cause, brothers, we were comforted over you in all our distress and affliction through your faith. For now we live, since you stand firm in the Lord. read more.
For what thanksgiving can we render again to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God;

"Cry aloud, do not spare, lift up your voice like a trumpet, and declare to my people their disobedience, and to the house of Jacob their sins.

You, son of man, do not be afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns are with you, and you do dwell among scorpions: do not be afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house.

What I tell you in the darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in the ear, proclaim on the housetops. And do not be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. Rather, fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

We give no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our service may not be blamed,

Give no occasions for stumbling, either to Jews, or to Greeks, or to the church of God; even as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of the many, that they may be saved.

Behold, this is the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you; for I seek not what is yours, but you. For the children ought not to save up for the parents, but the parents for the children.

nor seeking glory from men (neither from you nor from others), when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

For you remember, brothers, our labor and travail; for working night and day, that we might not burden any of you, we preached to you the Good News of God.

What then is my reward? That, when I proclaim the Good News, I may present the Good News without charge, so as not to abuse my authority in the Good News.

They shall be holy to their God, and not profane the name of their God; for they offer the offerings of the LORD made by fire, the bread of their God; therefore they shall be holy.

"You shall make a plate of pure gold, and engrave on it, like the engravings of a signet, 'HOLY TO THE LORD.'

but given to hospitality, as a lover of good, sober minded, fair, holy, self-controlled;

For though I should boast somewhat abundantly concerning our authority, (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down) I will not be disappointed,

For this cause I write these things while absent, that I may not deal sharply when present, according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for tearing down.

For though I should boast somewhat abundantly concerning our authority, (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down) I will not be disappointed,

For this cause I write these things while absent, that I may not deal sharply when present, according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for tearing down.

But as you abound in everything, in faith, utterance, knowledge, all earnestness, and in the love from us that is in you, see that you also abound in this grace.

But when Timothy came just now to us from you, and brought us glad news of your faith and love, and that you have good memories of us always, longing to see us, even as we also long to see you;

Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and proclaimed to them the Messiah.

Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture, preached to him Jesus.

For I determined not to know anything among you, except Jesus Christ, and him crucified.

But by the grace of God I am what I am. His grace which was bestowed on me was not futile, but I worked more than all of them; yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase.

as also you acknowledged us in part, that we are your boasting, even as you also are ours, in the day of our Lord Jesus.

And I wrote this very thing, so that, when I came, I would not have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy would be shared by all of you.

We are pressed on every side, yet not crushed; perplexed, yet not to despair;

as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.

Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.

for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ;

Have you been thinking all this time that we have been defending ourselves before you? In the sight of God we speak in Christ; and all things, beloved, are for your edifying.

For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? For if I were still pleasing men, I would not be a servant of Christ.

But even as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who tests our hearts.

The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,

But we were like children among you, like a nursing mother cherishes her own children.

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.

that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.

and though my condition was a trial to you, you did not despise nor reject; but you received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.

So let a man think of us as Christ's servants, and stewards of God's mysteries.

for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.

how I did not shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable, teaching you publicly and from house to house,

"Go stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life."

but in everything commending ourselves, as servants of God, in great endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses,

The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,

Then I said, "Woe is me. For I am undone, because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts." Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar. He touched my mouth with it, and said, "Behold, this has touched your lips; and your iniquity is taken away, and your sin forgiven."

not that we are sufficient of ourselves, to account anything as from ourselves; but our sufficiency is from God; who also made us sufficient as servants of a New Covenant; not of the letter, but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

But if that evil servant should say in his heart, 'My lord is delayed,' and begins to beat his fellow servants, and eat and drink with the drunkards, the lord of that servant will come in a day when he does not expect it, and in an hour when he does not know it, read more.
and will cut him in pieces, and appoint his portion with the hypocrites. There is where the weeping and grinding of teeth will be.

But if the watchman sees the sword come, and doesn't blow the trumpet, and the people aren't warned, and the sword comes, and take any person from among them; he is taken away in his iniquity, but his blood will I require at the watchman's hand.' "So you, son of man, I have set you a watchman to the house of Israel; therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me. When I tell the wicked, 'O wicked man, you shall surely die,' and you do not speak to warn the wicked from his way; that wicked man shall die in his iniquity, but his blood will I require at your hand.

If you instruct the brothers of these things, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine which you have followed.

but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the Good News.

But I make my life an account of nothing precious to myself, so that I may finish my race, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify to the Good News of the grace of God.

according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will in no way be disappointed, but with all boldness, as always, now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

For this cause, I bow my knees before the Father,

always in every request of mine on behalf of you all making my requests with joy,

His watchmen are blind, they are all without knowledge; they are all mute dogs, they can't bark; dreaming, lying down, loving to slumber. Yes, the dogs are greedy, they can never have enough; and these are shepherds who can't understand: they have all turned to their own way, each one to his gain, from every quarter. "Come," say they, "I will get wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and tomorrow shall be as this day, great beyond measure."

For there are also many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision, whose mouths must be stopped; men who overthrow whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for dishonest gain's sake.

He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who disbelieves will be condemned.

For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to proclaim the Good News?not in wisdom of words, so that the cross of Christ would not be made void.

Until I come, pay attention to reading, to exhortation, and to teaching.

Be diligent in these things. Give yourself wholly to them, that your progress may be revealed to all.

I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith.

This instruction I commit to you, my child Timothy, according to the prophecies which led the way to you, that by them you may wage the good warfare;

one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence;

Let servants be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;

The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,

Yes, I beg you also, true yokefellow, help these women, for they labored with me in the Good News, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.

Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and Stachys, my beloved.

Leave them alone. They are blind guides. If the blind guide the blind, both will fall into a pit."

They have healed also the hurt of my people superficially, saying, 'Peace, peace.' when there is no peace.

Depart, depart, go out from there, touch no unclean thing. Go out of the midst of her. Cleanse yourselves, you who bear the vessels of the LORD.

holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

Whoever listens to you listens to me, and whoever rejects you rejects me. Whoever rejects me rejects him who sent me."

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in faith, and in purity.

For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth; for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts.

All which they will say unto you, observe and do; but their works do not do, because they say, and do not do.

Let the priests, the ministers of the LORD, weep between the porch and the altar, and let them say, "Spare your people, LORD, and do not give your heritage to reproach, that the nations should rule over them. Why should they say among the peoples, 'Where is their God?'"

For this cause, we also, since the day we heard this, do not cease praying and making requests for you, that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

"Drink no wine nor strong drink, you, nor your sons with you, when you go into the Tent of Meeting, that you do not die: it shall be a statute forever throughout your generations:

but given to hospitality, as a lover of good, sober minded, fair, holy, self-controlled;

No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.

But Jesus said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but you go and announce the Kingdom of God."

For the overseer must be blameless, as God's steward; not self-pleasing, not easily angered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain;

not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money;

For the overseer must be blameless, as God's steward; not self-pleasing, not easily angered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain;

The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;

The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;

but given to hospitality, as a lover of good, sober minded, fair, holy, self-controlled;

For the overseer must be blameless, as God's steward; not self-pleasing, not easily angered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain;

not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money;

"Bring Aaron your brother, and his sons with him, near to you from among the children of Israel, that he may minister to me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons.

Nobody takes this honor on himself, but he is called by God, just like Aaron was.

In covetousness they will exploit you with deceptive words: whose sentence now from of old does not linger, and their destruction is not asleep.