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 manage his own house, how can he take care of a church of God?).
Matthew 24:25
Remember, I have told you beforehand.
Luke 12:42
And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful, thoughtful manager whom his master will put in charge of his household, to give out the supplies at the proper time?
Romans 12:8
or of one who encourages others, in the field of encouragement; or one who gives his money, with liberality; or one who leads others, with earnestness; or one who does deeds of charity, with cheerfulness.
1 Thessalonians 5:12
We beg you, brothers, to practice showing respect to those who labor among you, who are your leaders in the Lord's work, and who advise you;
Hebrews 13:7
You must not forget your former leaders, for it was they who brought you the message of God. Consider how they closed their lives; imitate their faith.
Be
1 Timothy 5:3
Always care for widows who are really dependent.
Acts 28:10
They also honored us with many presents, and when we set sail, they supplied us with everything that we needed.
Romans 15:27
They certainly were delighted to do it, and they really are under obligation to them, for if the heathen peoples have shared in their spiritual blessings, they ought to serve them in material blessings.
1 Corinthians 9:5
It cannot be that we have no right to take a Christian wife about with us, can it, as well as the rest of the apostles and the Lord's brothers, and Cephas?
Galatians 6:6
Those who are taught the truth should share all their goods with the man who teaches them.
Philippians 2:29
So give him a hearty Christian welcome and hold in honor men like him,
Word
1 Timothy 4:6
If you continue to put these things before the brothers, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, ever feeding your own soul on the truths of the faith and of the fine teaching which you have followed.
2 Timothy 4:2
preach the message, stay at it in season and out of season; convince, reprove, exhort people with perfect patience as a teacher.
General references
Galatians 6:6
Those who are taught the truth should share all their goods with the man who teaches them.