Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Christian ministers » Fear of
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Courts of justice » Judges of » Called elders
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Reverence » For servants of God
Obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who must give account; that they may do thus with joy and not with lamentation, for this would be unprofitable to you.
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These loaded us with many honors and, when at last we set sail, they put on board such things as we needed.
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Receive him then in the Lord with all joy, and hold in honor men like him;
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I entreat you, brothers, to acknowledge those who are toiling among you and are your leaders in the Lord, and give you counsel. Esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Live in peace among yourselves.
Let the elders who fill their offices well, be held worthy of twofold honor; especially those who have the task of preaching and teaching.
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Remember your leaders, the men who spoke the message of God to you; consider the issue of their lives, and imitate their faith.
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They refresh my spirit as they do yours. So cultivate the acquaintance of such men.
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