Moreover, the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren, guards at the gates, were one hundred and seventy-two.

For brass I will bring gold, and for iron I will bring silver, and for wood brass, and for the stones iron; I will also put peace in the place of thy government, and righteousness in the place of thine oppressors.

But ye shall not be so, but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is prince, as he that doth serve.

And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out and buried him.

Then she fell down straightway at his feet and yielded up the spirit; and the young men came in and found her dead and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband.

And the saying pleased the whole multitude, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip and Prochorus and Nicanor and Timon and Parmenas and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch: these they set before the apostles, and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.

which they likewise did and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

And having ordained elders for them in every congregation and having prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord on whom they believed.

And the apostles and elders came together to consider of this matter.

And the apostles and elders came together to consider of this matter.

And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the congregation .

And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the congregation .

Take heed therefore unto yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has placed you as bishops to feed the congregation of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.

Take heed therefore unto yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has placed you as bishops to feed the congregation of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.

Take heed therefore unto yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has placed you as bishops to feed the congregation of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.

And the day following, Paul went in with us to see James, and all the elders were gathered.

And the day following, Paul went in with us to see James, and all the elders were gathered.

he that exhorts, in exhortation; he that gives, let him do it in simplicity; he that presides, in earnest care; he that shows mercy, in cheerfulness.

And God did set certain ones in the congregation : first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that faculties, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers,

Paul and Timothy, slaves of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

Paul and Timothy, slaves of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

Paul and Timothy, slaves of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

And we beseech you, brethren, to recognize those who labour among you and preside over you in the Lord and admonish you

And we beseech you, brethren, to recognize those who labour among you and preside over you in the Lord and admonish you

It is expedient, therefore, that the bishop be blameless, the husband of only one wife, vigilant, temperate, of worldly affections mortified, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

It is expedient, therefore, that the bishop be blameless, the husband of only one wife, vigilant, temperate, of worldly affections mortified, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

It is expedient, therefore, that the bishop be blameless, the husband of only one wife, vigilant, temperate, of worldly affections mortified, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

one that rules well his own house, having his children in subjection with all integrity; (for if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the congregation of God?)

Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which is given unto thee to prophesy, through the laying on of the hands of the elders.

Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which is given unto thee to prophesy, through the laying on of the hands of the elders.

Let the elders that govern well be counted worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in the word and doctrine.

Let the elders that govern well be counted worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in the word and doctrine.

Let the elders that govern well be counted worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in the word and doctrine.

Let the elders that govern well be counted worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in the word and doctrine.

Let the elders that govern well be counted worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in the word and doctrine.

Lay hands suddenly on no one, neither be partaker of the sins of others; keep thyself pure.

For this cause I left thee in Crete, that thou should correct that which is lacking and set in place elders in every city, as I had commanded thee: He who is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children who can not be accused of dissoluteness, nor insubordinate.

He who is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children who can not be accused of dissoluteness, nor insubordinate. For the bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God; not arrogant, not quick to anger, not given to wine, not hurtful, not greedy of dishonest gain,

For the bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God; not arrogant, not quick to anger, not given to wine, not hurtful, not greedy of dishonest gain,

For the bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God; not arrogant, not quick to anger, not given to wine, not hurtful, not greedy of dishonest gain, but a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, temperate, just, holy, gentle, read more. holding fast the doctrine according to the faithful word, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

of the doctrine of the baptisms, and of the laying on of hands, and of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

Remember your pastors, who have spoken unto you the word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation:

Listen to your pastors, and do not resist them, for they watch for your souls as those that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief; for that is unprofitable for you.

Salute all thy pastors and all the saints. The brethren of Italy salute you.

Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the congregation ; and let them pray for him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord;

Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the congregation ; and let them pray for him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord;

For ye were as sheep that had gone astray, but are now converted unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.

Feed the flock of God which is among you, caring for her, not by force, but willingly; not for shameful lucre, but with willing desire;