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.
General references
Bible References
Rule
1 Timothy 3:5
If a man does not know how to rule his own household, how can he take charge of the Church of God?
Matthew 24:25
Remember, I have told you beforehand.
Luke 12:42
"Who, then," replied the Master, "is that trustworthy steward, the careful man, who will be placed by his master over his establishment, to give them their rations at the proper time?
Romans 12:8
The speaker to his exhortation. Let the man who gives in charity do so with a generous heart; let him who is in authority exercise due diligence; let him who shows kindness do so in a cheerful spirit.
1 Thessalonians 5:12
We beg you, Brothers, to value those who toil among you, and are your leaders in the Lord's service, and give you counsel.
Hebrews 13:7
Do not forget your Leaders, the men who told you God's Message. Recall the close of their lives, and imitate their faith.
Be
1 Timothy 5:3
Show consideration for widows--I mean those who are really widowed.
Acts 28:10
They also presented us with many gifts, and when we set sail they put supplies of necessaries on board.
Romans 15:27
Yes, they were glad to do so; and indeed it is a duty which they owe to them. For the Gentile converts who have shared their spiritual blessings are in duty bound to minister to them in the things of this world.
1 Corinthians 9:5
Have not we a right to take a wife with us, if she is a Christian, as the other Apostles and the Master's brothers and Kephas all do?
Galatians 6:6
He, however, who is being instructed in the Message ought always to share his blessings with the man who instructs him.
Philippians 2:29
Give him, then, the heartiest of Christian welcomes, and hold such men in great honour.
Word
1 Timothy 4:6
Put all this before the Brethren, and you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, sustained by the precepts of the Faith and of that Good Teaching by which you have guided your life.
2 Timothy 4:2
Proclaim the Message, be ready in season and out of season, convince, rebuke, encourage, never failing to instruct with forbearance.
General references
Galatians 6:6
He, however, who is being instructed in the Message ought always to share his blessings with the man who instructs him.