1 Timothy 3:1
How true is that saying! When a man aspires to be a Presiding-Officer in the Church, he is ambitious for a noble task.
Acts 20:28
Be watchful over yourselves, and over the whole flock, of which the Holy Spirit has placed you in charge, to shepherd the Church of God, which he won for himself at the cost of his life.
1 Timothy 1:15
How true the saying is, and worthy of the fullest acceptance, that 'Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners'! And there is no greater sinner than I!
Philippians 1:1
To all Christ's People at Philippi, with the Presiding Officers and Assistants, from Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus.
1 Peter 5:2
I urge you to be true shepherds of the flock of God among you, not because you are compelled, but of your own free will; not from a base love of gain, but with a ready spirit;
Acts 1:20
"For in the Book of Psalms," Peter continued, "it is said-- 'Let his dwelling become desolate, and let no one live in it'; and also--'His office let another take.'
Titus 1:7
For a Presiding-Officer, as God's steward, ought to be a man of irreproachable character; not self-willed or quick-tempered, nor addicted to drink or to brawling or to questionable money-making.
1 Peter 2:25
Once you were straying like sheep, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.
Luke 15:10
So, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of God's angels over one outcast that repents."
Romans 11:13
But I am speaking to you who were Gentiles.
Ephesians 4:12
To fit his People for the work of the ministry, for the building up of the Body of the Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:14
We entreat you also, Brothers--warn the disorderly, comfort the faint-hearted, give a helping hand to the weak, and be patient with every one.
1 Timothy 3:2-7
The Presiding-Officer should be a man of blameless character; a faithful husband; living a temperate, discreet, and well-ordered life; hospitable, and a skillful teacher,
1 Timothy 4:9
How true that saying is and worthy of the fullest acceptance!
2 Timothy 2:11
How true this saying is-- 'If we have shared his death, we shall also share his life.
Titus 3:8
How true that saying is! And it is on these subjects that I desire you to lay especial stress, so that those who have learned to trust in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing good. Such subjects are excellent in themselves, and of real use to mankind.
Hebrews 12:15
Take care that no one fails to use the loving help of God, 'that no bitterness is allowed to take root and spring up, and cause trouble,' and so poison the whole community.
James 5:19-20
My Brothers, should one of you be led astray from the Truth, and some one bring him back again,
1 Peter 4:15
I need hardly say that no one among you must suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or a criminal, or for interfering in matters which do not concern Christians.