45 Bible Verses about elders
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Remember the days of old, reflect on the years of previous generations. Ask your father, and he'll tell you; your elders will inform you.
Elders who handle their duties well should be considered worthy of double compensation, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
Never speak harshly to an older man, but appeal to him as if he were your father. Treat younger men like brothers,
the Spirit asked me, "Do you see, Son of Man, what the elders of Israel's house are doing in secret, each in the chamber of his own carved idol? They keep saying, "God doesn't see us. The LORD has abandoned the land.'"
Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it is supported "by two or three witnesses."
As for those who keep on sinning, rebuke them in front of everyone so that the rest will also be afraid.
Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, and with prayer and fasting they entrusted them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures bowed down and worshipped God, who was sitting on the throne. They said, "Amen! Hallelujah!"
"Rise in the presence of the aged and honor the elderly face-to-face. "Fear your God. I am the LORD.
An elder must be blameless. He must be the husband of one wife and have children who are believers and who are not accused of having wild lifestyles or of being rebellious.
The LORD came down in a cloud, spoke to Moses, and made an apportionment from the spirit who rested on him to the 70 elders. When the spirit rested on them, they prophesied, but that was it.
"Who are these people wearing white robes," one of the elders asked me, "and where did they come from?"
the 24 elders bow down and worship in front of the one who sits on the throne, the one who lives forever and ever. They throw their victor's crowns in front of the throne and say,
Then the LORD told Moses, "Gather together for me 70 men who are elders of Israel, men whom you know to be elders of the people and officers over them. Then bring them to the Tent of Meeting and let them stand there with you.
The next day, Paul went with us to visit James, and all the elders were present.
Is anyone among you sick? He should call for the elders of the church, and they should pray for him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.
by sending it through Barnabas and Saul to the elders.
Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy when the elders laid their hands on you.
Our elders have ceased ruling at the gate; our young men have abandoned their music.
They were singing a new song in front of the throne, the four living creatures, and the elders. No one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth.
I have more common sense than the elders, for I observe your precepts.
From Miletus he sent messengers to Ephesus to ask the elders of the church to meet with him.
Therefore, as a fellow elder, a witness of the Messiah's sufferings, and one who shares in the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:
As soon as day came, the elders of the people, the high priests, and the scribes assembled and brought him before their Council.
So they met with the elders and agreed on a plan to give the soldiers a large amount of money.
Set apart time for a fast! Call a solemn assembly! Gather the elders and everyone living in the land to the Temple of the LORD your God, and cry out to the LORD!"
Then the twenty-four elders who were sitting on their thrones in God's presence fell on their faces and worshipped God.
After they were released, Peter and John went to their fellow believers and told them everything the high priests and the elders had said.
"Why do your disciples disregard the tradition of the elders? They don't wash their hands when they eat."
Gather the people! Dedicate the congregation! Bring in the elders. Gather the youngsters and even the nursing infants. Call the bridegroom from his wedding preparations, and the bride from her dressing room.
All the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. They fell on their faces in front of the throne and worshipped God,
Therefore, an elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, stable, sensible, respectable, hospitable to strangers, and teachable.
"Hear this, you elders! Listen, all of you residents of the land! Has there ever been anything like this during your lifetime, or even when your ancestors were alive?
The LORD himself separated them; he will do nothing more for them. They did not respect their own priests; they did not honor their elders.
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Christian ministers » Called » Elders
Elders who handle their duties well should be considered worthy of double compensation, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
Therefore, as a fellow elder, a witness of the Messiah's sufferings, and one who shares in the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:
Church » Membership of officers in » Elders
Is anyone among you sick? He should call for the elders of the church, and they should pray for him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.
Elders who handle their duties well should be considered worthy of double compensation, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
by sending it through Barnabas and Saul to the elders.
Therefore, as a fellow elder, a witness of the Messiah's sufferings, and one who shares in the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:
The reason I left you in Crete was to complete what still needed to be done and to appoint elders in every city, as I myself commanded you.
Elders » Governmental
The LORD told Moses, "Come up to the LORD, you and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and 70 of the elders of Israel, and worship at a distance.
"Go and gather the elders of Israel. Tell them, "The LORD God of your ancestors, appeared to me the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and he said, "I have paid close attention to you and to what has been done to you in Egypt.
Later, Moses and Aaron brought together all the elders of Israel.
When Moses came, he summoned the elders of the people and told them everything that the LORD had commanded him.
Joshua called together all Israel, including their leaders, officials, judges, and tribal officers. He told them, "I am old now after having lived many years.
Elders » Christian
Is anyone among you sick? He should call for the elders of the church, and they should pray for him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.
Elders who handle their duties well should be considered worthy of double compensation, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
by sending it through Barnabas and Saul to the elders.
Therefore, as a fellow elder, a witness of the Messiah's sufferings, and one who shares in the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:
The reason I left you in Crete was to complete what still needed to be done and to appoint elders in every city, as I myself commanded you.
Elders » Jewish
Those who had arrested Jesus took him to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had assembled.
"Why do your disciples disregard the tradition of the elders? They don't wash their hands when they eat."
Then Jesus went into the Temple. While he was teaching, the high priests and the elders of the people came to him and asked, "By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?"
As soon as it was morning, the high priests convened a meeting with the elders and scribes and the whole Council. They bound Jesus with chains, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate.
Leaders » Elders » Governmental
The LORD told Moses, "Come up to the LORD, you and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and 70 of the elders of Israel, and worship at a distance.
"Go and gather the elders of Israel. Tell them, "The LORD God of your ancestors, appeared to me the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and he said, "I have paid close attention to you and to what has been done to you in Egypt.
Later, Moses and Aaron brought together all the elders of Israel.
When Moses came, he summoned the elders of the people and told them everything that the LORD had commanded him.
Joshua called together all Israel, including their leaders, officials, judges, and tribal officers. He told them, "I am old now after having lived many years.
Leaders » Elders » Jewish
Those who had arrested Jesus took him to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had assembled.
"Why do your disciples disregard the tradition of the elders? They don't wash their hands when they eat."
Then Jesus went into the Temple. While he was teaching, the high priests and the elders of the people came to him and asked, "By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?"
As soon as it was morning, the high priests convened a meeting with the elders and scribes and the whole Council. They bound Jesus with chains, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate.
Names » Of ministers » Elders
Elders who handle their duties well should be considered worthy of double compensation, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
Paul » sends for » Elders » Ephesus
From Miletus he sent messengers to Ephesus to ask the elders of the church to meet with him. When they came to him, he told them, "You know how I lived among you the entire time from the first day I set foot in Asia. I served the Lord with all humility, with tears, and with trials that came to me through the plots of the Jews. read more.
I never shrank from telling you anything that would help you nor from teaching you publicly and from house to house. I testified to both Jews and Greeks about repentance to God and faith in our Lord Jesus.
Religious » Elders » Governmental
The LORD told Moses, "Come up to the LORD, you and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and 70 of the elders of Israel, and worship at a distance.
"Go and gather the elders of Israel. Tell them, "The LORD God of your ancestors, appeared to me the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and he said, "I have paid close attention to you and to what has been done to you in Egypt.
Later, Moses and Aaron brought together all the elders of Israel.
When Moses came, he summoned the elders of the people and told them everything that the LORD had commanded him.
Joshua called together all Israel, including their leaders, officials, judges, and tribal officers. He told them, "I am old now after having lived many years.
Religious » Elders » Jewish
Those who had arrested Jesus took him to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had assembled.
"Why do your disciples disregard the tradition of the elders? They don't wash their hands when they eat."
Then Jesus went into the Temple. While he was teaching, the high priests and the elders of the people came to him and asked, "By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?"
As soon as it was morning, the high priests convened a meeting with the elders and scribes and the whole Council. They bound Jesus with chains, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate.
Titles and names of ministers » Elders
Elders who handle their duties well should be considered worthy of double compensation, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
Therefore, as a fellow elder, a witness of the Messiah's sufferings, and one who shares in the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:
Topics on Elders
Elders In Heaven
Revelation 4:4Around the throne were 24 other thrones, and on these thrones sat 24 elders wearing white robes and gold victor's crowns on their heads.
elders, as community leaders
Exodus 19:7When Moses came, he summoned the elders of the people and told them everything that the LORD had commanded him.
elders, in the church
Acts 15:4When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, the apostles, and the elders, and they reported everything that God had done through them.
The Elders Gathered
Exodus 3:16"Go and gather the elders of Israel. Tell them, "The LORD God of your ancestors, appeared to me the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and he said, "I have paid close attention to you and to what has been done to you in Egypt.
Twenty Four Elders
Revelation 4:10the 24 elders bow down and worship in front of the one who sits on the throne, the one who lives forever and ever. They throw their victor's crowns in front of the throne and say,
