Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
The flock
Which is among you
Not by
General references
Bible References
The flock
Luke 12:32
"Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
1 Corinthians 9:7
What soldier ever serves at his own expense? What farmer ever plants a vineyard and his flock and does not taste the milk?
Which is among you
Acts 20:26
So I testify to you this day that I am clear from the blood of all men;
Not by
1 Corinthians 9:16
Proclaiming the gospel gives me no ground of boasting; for necessity is laid upon me; woe is me if I preach not the gospel.
Not for
Acts 20:33
"No man's silver or gold of clothing did I ever covet.
2 Corinthians 12:14
And now for the third time I am preparing to visit you. I will not be a burden to you, for I am not seeking yours, but you. For the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
1 Timothy 3:3
no drinker or brawler; but forbearing, peaceable, and no money-lover;
Titus 1:7
For indeed a presiding officer, as God's steward, ought to be blameless, not self-willed or quick-tempered, not a drunkard or violent, or greedy of filthy lucre;
2 Peter 2:3
In their covetousness, with cunning words, they will make merchandise of you; those whose doom has not been idle from of old, and whose destruction has not been slumbering.
Of
Acts 21:13
"What do you mean by thus breaking my heart with your grief?" answered Paul. "For I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus."
Romans 1:15
So much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome.
Titus 2:14
He gave himself for us to redeem us from all iniquity, and to purify unto himself a people zealous of good works."
Titus 3:1
Remind them to be submissive to their rulers and authorities; let them be obedient, ready for every good work;
General references
Acts 20:33
"No man's silver or gold of clothing did I ever covet.