Acts 20:28
Take care of yourselves and of the whole flock, of which the holy Spirit has made you guardians, and be shepherds of the church of God, which he got at the cost of his own life.
1 Corinthians 10:32
You must not be hindrances to Jews or Greeks or to the church of God either,
Luke 12:32
Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen to give you the kingdom.
Acts 13:2
As they were engaged in worshiping the Lord and in fasting, the holy Spirit said, "Set Barnabas and Saul apart for me, for the work to which I have called them."
Acts 20:29
I know that after I am gone savage wolves will get in among you and will not spare the flock,
Ephesians 1:7
It is through union with him and through his blood that we have been delivered and our offenses forgiven,
Philippians 1:1
Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, to all the devoted adherents of Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the superintendents and assistants;
1 Timothy 3:2
A superintendent must be a man above reproach, only once married, temperate, sensible, a man of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach;
Revelation 5:9
Then they sang a new song: "You deserve to take the roll and open its seals, for you have been slaughtered, and with your blood have bought for God men from every tribe, tongue, people, and nation,
John 21:15-17
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, are you more devoted to me than these others are?" Peter said to him, "Yes, Master, you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Then feed my lambs!"
Acts 14:23
They appointed elders for them in each church, and with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
1 Corinthians 1:2
to the church of God at Corinth, to those who are consecrated by union with Christ Jesus, and called as God's people, like all those anywhere who call on the name of Jesus Christ, their Lord as well as ours;
1 Corinthians 12:8-11
One man receives through the Spirit the power to speak wisely, another, by the same Spirit, receives the power to express knowledge,
1 Corinthians 15:9
For I am the least important of the apostles, and am not fit to be called an apostle, because I once persecuted God's church.
Ephesians 1:14
which is the advance installment of our inheritance, so that we may get full possession of it, and praise his glory for it.
1 Timothy 3:15-16
so that if I am delayed, you may know how we are to conduct ourselves in the household of God, for it is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
1 Timothy 4:16
Look out for yourself and for your teaching. Persevere in your work, for if you do you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.
1 Timothy 5:17
Elders who do their duties well should be considered as deserving twice as much as they get, particularly those who work at preaching and teaching.
Titus 1:7
For as God's overseer a superintendent must be irreproachable, not arrogant or quick-tempered or given to drink or pugnacious or addicted to dishonest gain,
Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders and give way to them, for they are keeping watch in defense of your souls, as men accountable for the trust. Make their work a joy and not a grief, for that would be the worse for you.
1 Peter 1:18-19
for you know that you have not been ransomed with anything perishable like silver or gold, from the futile way of living in which you were brought up,
1 Peter 2:9
But you are the chosen race, the royal priesthood, the consecrated nation, his own people, so that you may declare the virtues of him who has called you out of darkness into his wonderful light;
Matthew 2:6
" 'And you, Bethlehem in Judah's land, You are by no means least important among the leading places of Judah, For from you will come a leader Who will be the shepherd of my people Israel.' "
Matthew 16:18
But I tell you, your name is Peter, a rock, and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not subdue it.
Mark 13:9
But you must be on your guard; they will hand you over to courts and you will be taken into synagogues and beaten, and you will be brought before governors and kings on my account, to testify to them.
Luke 21:34
But take care that your hearts are not loaded down with self-indulgence and drunkenness and worldly cares, and that day takes you by surprise, like a trap.
Acts 20:17
From Miletus he sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church.
1 Corinthians 9:26-27
So that is the way I run, unswervingly. That is the way I fight, not punching the air.
1 Corinthians 11:22
Have you no houses to eat and drink in? Or do you mean to show your contempt for the church of God, and to humiliate those who have none? What can I say to you? Can I approve of you? Not in this matter certainly.
1 Corinthians 12:28-31
And God has placed people in the church, first as apostles, second as inspired preachers, third as teachers, then wonder-workers; then come ability to cure the sick, helpfulness, administration, ecstatic speaking.
Galatians 1:13
You have heard of my former conduct when I was attached to the Jewish religion??ow furiously I used to persecute the church of God and ravage it,
Ephesians 4:11
And he has given us some men as apostles, some as prophets, some as missionaries, some as pastors and teachers,
Colossians 1:14
by whom we have been ransomed from captivity through having our sins forgiven.
Colossians 4:17
And tell Archippus, "See that you perform the Christian service you have been assigned."
1 Timothy 4:14
Do not neglect the gift you have, that was given you with predictions of your work, when the elders laid their hands upon you.
Hebrews 9:12-14
taking with him no blood of goats and calves, but his own, and secured our permanent deliverance.
Hebrews 12:15
Be careful that no one fails to gain God's favor, or some poisonous root may come up to trouble and contaminate you all??16 some immoral or godless person like Esau, who sold his very birthright for one single meal.
1 Peter 2:25
For you were astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.
1 John 1:7
But if we live in the light, just as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from every sin.