but you must not be such: the greatest of you must be as the junior, and he that governs as he that serves.

and some young men came and wound him up, then carried him out, and buried him.

in the instant she fell down dead at his feet: and the young men came in, found her dead, carried her out, and buried her by her husband.

this proposition pleased the whole assembly: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the holy spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch. these they presented to the apostles: who after prayer gave them imposition of hands.

and sent it by the hands of Saul and Barnabas to the presbyters at Jerusalem.

and after they had by prayers and fastings establish'd Pastors for them in every church, they recommended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.

The apostles therefore, and the presbyters assembled to deliberate upon this affair.

The apostles therefore, and the presbyters assembled to deliberate upon this affair.

At Miletus he sent a message to the pastors of the church at Ephesus, to come to him:

At Miletus he sent a message to the pastors of the church at Ephesus, to come to him:

be therefore upon your guard to secure your selves, and the whole flock over which the holy spirit has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.

be therefore upon your guard to secure your selves, and the whole flock over which the holy spirit has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.

be therefore upon your guard to secure your selves, and the whole flock over which the holy spirit has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.

the next day Paul went with us to James, where all the pastors assembled.

the next day Paul went with us to James, where all the pastors assembled.

on exhortation: he that giveth, let him be disinterested; he that presideth, let him be diligent; he that sheweth mercy, let him do it with cheerfulness.

which God has placed in the church, first apostles, next prophets, then teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, assistants, governours, interpreters of languages.

It is he then that made some, apostles: some, prophets: some, evangelists: and others, pastors, and teachers:

the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the christians that are at Philippi, to the bishops, and to the deacons.

the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the christians that are at Philippi, to the bishops, and to the deacons.

the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the christians that are at Philippi, to the bishops, and to the deacons.

We entreat you, brethren, to respect those, who labour in the ministry, who by divine appointment preside over you, and instruct you.

We entreat you, brethren, to respect those, who labour in the ministry, who by divine appointment preside over you, and instruct you.

a bishop therefore ought to be of an unspotted character, to have but one wife, to be sober, prudent, grave, hospitable, and qualified for teaching:

a bishop therefore ought to be of an unspotted character, to have but one wife, to be sober, prudent, grave, hospitable, and qualified for teaching:

a bishop therefore ought to be of an unspotted character, to have but one wife, to be sober, prudent, grave, hospitable, and qualified for teaching:

obliging his children to behave with decorum. for if a man is incapable of governing his own family, how can he take care of the church of God?

don't neglect the gift you have, which was given you with the ministerial charge, when you receiv'd imposition of hands from the presbytery.

don't neglect the gift you have, which was given you with the ministerial charge, when you receiv'd imposition of hands from the presbytery.

Let the presbyters that govern well receive a double salary, especially those who are employ'd in preaching and instructing.

Let the presbyters that govern well receive a double salary, especially those who are employ'd in preaching and instructing.

Let the presbyters that govern well receive a double salary, especially those who are employ'd in preaching and instructing.

Let the presbyters that govern well receive a double salary, especially those who are employ'd in preaching and instructing.

Let the presbyters that govern well receive a double salary, especially those who are employ'd in preaching and instructing.

Don't be hasty to ordain any man: and be not accessory to the faults of others: preserve your own integrity.

I left you in Crete, to regulate what was amiss, and to ordain pastors in every city, as I had appointed you, to chuse such as are without reproach, married to but one wife, whose children are obedient, not accused of debauchery, nor unruly.

to chuse such as are without reproach, married to but one wife, whose children are obedient, not accused of debauchery, nor unruly. for a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not morose, not soon angry, not given to wine, not violent, not desirous of unlawful gain.

for a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not morose, not soon angry, not given to wine, not violent, not desirous of unlawful gain.

for a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not morose, not soon angry, not given to wine, not violent, not desirous of unlawful gain. but a lover of hospitality, humane, prudent, just, holy, temperate; read more. attach'd to the truth, that has been taught him, that he may be able to teach others sound doctrine, and to convince those who oppose it.

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

Remember those who have the rule over you, who have preach'd to you the word of God: imitate their faith; consider their conduct, and the exit they made.

Confide in your guides, and be respectful: that they who are vigilant, as being accountable for your souls, may discharge themselves with cheerfulness, and not with anxiety, which would be to your prejudice.

salute those who conduct you, and all the christians. they of Italy salute you.

Is any of you sick? let him send for the pastors of the church, to pray for him, and after giving him the unction, in the name of the Lord,

Is any of you sick? let him send for the pastors of the church, to pray for him, and after giving him the unction, in the name of the Lord,

for you were as sheep going astray, but now you are brought back to the pastor and overseer of your souls.

to exhort you to feed the flock of God, which is among you: to take care of it, voluntarily, without reluctance, not from any view to sordid gain, but out of real affection;