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].
Titus 1:5
For this reason I left you behind in Crete, so that you would set right what remains unfinished, and appoint
Acts 11:30
And this they did, sending the contribution to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.
Acts 20:32
And now I commend you to God [placing you in His protective, loving care] and [I commend you] to the word of His grace [the counsel and promises of His unmerited favor]. His grace is able to build you up and to give you the [rightful] inheritance among all those who are sanctified [that is, among those who are set apart for God’s purpose—all believers].
Acts 20:17
However, from Miletus he sent word to Ephesus and summoned the elders of the church [to meet him there].
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
Mark 3:14
And He appointed
Luke 23:46
And Jesus, crying out with a loud voice, said,
Acts 1:22
beginning with the baptism by John [at the outset of Jesus’ ministry] until the day when He was taken up from us—one of these men must become a witness with us [to testify] of His resurrection.”
Acts 13:1-3
Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets [who spoke a new message of God to the people] and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called
Acts 14:26
From there they sailed back to
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 15:6
The apostles and the elders came together to consider this matter.
Acts 15:23
With them they sent the following letter:
“The apostles and the brothers who are the elders, to the brothers and sisters who are from the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia, Greetings.
1 Thessalonians 3:12-13
And may the Lord cause you to increase and excel and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you;
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting comfort and encouragement and the good [well-founded] hope [of salvation] by His grace,
1 Timothy 5:1
Do not sharply reprimand an older man, but appeal to him as [you would to] a father, to younger men as brothers,
1 Timothy 5:17-19
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].
1 Timothy 5:22
Do not hurry to lay hands on anyone [ordaining and approving someone for ministry or an office in the church, or in reinstating expelled offenders], and thereby share in the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.
2 Timothy 1:12
This is why I suffer as I do. Still, I am not ashamed; for I know Him [and I am personally acquainted with Him] whom I have believed [with absolute trust and confidence in Him and in the truth of His deity], and I am persuaded [beyond any doubt] that He is able to guard that which I have entrusted to Him until
2 Timothy 2:2
The things [the doctrine, the precepts, the admonitions, the sum of my ministry] which you have heard me teach
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:
1 Peter 5:10
After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace [who imparts His blessing and favor], who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ, will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you [making you what you ought to be].
2 John 1:1
The elder [of the church addresses this letter] to the elect (chosen)
3 John 1:1
The elder [of the church addresses this letter] to the beloved and esteemed Gaius, whom I love in truth.