Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
Word
General references
Bible References
Rule
1 Timothy 3:5
For if a man does not know how to rule his own household, how shall he take charge of a church of God?
Matthew 24:25
See, I have forewarned you! So if they say to you,
Luke 12:42
The Lord answered. "Who then is that faithful steward, the wise man whom his Lord will put in charge of the rations in due time?
Romans 12:8
Let the teacher give himself to his teaching; and he who exhorts others to his exhortation. He who gives, let him do it in singleness of mind. He who rules, let him rule with diligence; and he who shows mercy must be cheerful.
1 Thessalonians 5:12
I entreat you, brothers, to acknowledge those who are toiling among you and are your leaders in the Lord, and give you counsel.
Hebrews 13:7
Remember your leaders, the men who spoke the message of God to you; consider the issue of their lives, and imitate their faith.
Be
1 Timothy 5:3
Ever honor widows who are really widows;
Acts 28:10
These loaded us with many honors and, when at last we set sail, they put on board such things as we needed.
Romans 15:27
Yes, it has been made their good pleasure, and their debt, too. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual riches, they owe it to them also to minister to them the Jews in worldly goods.
1 Corinthians 9:5
Have I no right to take a believing wife with me on my journey, as the rest of the apostles and the Lord's brothers and Peter do?
Galatians 6:6
He, however, who is being taught in the message, should always share with his instructor in all the good things which he possesses.
Philippians 2:29
Receive him then in the Lord with all joy, and hold in honor men like him;
Word
1 Timothy 4:6
As you lay all these things before the brothers, you will be a noble minister of Christ Jesus, nourishing yourself in the precepts of the faith and that noble teaching which you have followed.
General references
Galatians 6:6
He, however, who is being taught in the message, should always share with his instructor in all the good things which he possesses.