Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
Bible References
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Acts 14:23
When they had appointed elders for them in every church, having prayed with fasting, they entrusted them to the Lord in whom they believed [and joyfully accepted as the Messiah].
Acts 15:4
When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were received warmly by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they reported to them all the things that God had accomplished through them.
Acts 16:4
As they traveled from town to town, they delivered the decrees decided on by the apostles and elders who were in Jerusalem, for the churches to observe.
Acts 20:17
However, from Miletus he sent word to Ephesus and summoned the elders of the church [to meet him there].
1 Timothy 5:17
The elders who perform their leadership duties well are to be considered worthy of double honor (financial support), especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching [the word of God concerning eternal salvation through Christ].
Titus 1:5
For this reason I left you behind in Crete, so that you would set right what remains unfinished, and appoint elders in every city as I directed you,
James 5:14
Is anyone among you sick? He must call for the elders (spiritual leaders) of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord;
1 Peter 5:1
Therefore, I strongly urge the elders among you [pastors, spiritual leaders of the church], as a fellow elder and as an eyewitness [called to testify] of the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory that is to be revealed:
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Acts 12:25
Barnabas and Saul came back from Jerusalem when they had completed their mission, bringing with them John, who was also called Mark.
1 Corinthians 16:3
When I arrive, I will send whomever you approve with letters [of authorization] to take your gift [of charity and love] to Jerusalem;
2 Corinthians 8:17
For Titus not only accepted our appeal, but was so very interested in you that he has gone to visit you of his own accord.