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 yourselves to them; for they keep watch in behalf of your souls, as those who must give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief; for this is not for your advantage.
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who also honored us with many honors, and when we put to sea, loaded us with such things as were necessary.
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Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such in honor;
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And we beseech you, brethren, to know those who labor among you, and preside over you in the Lord, and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love for their works sake. Be at peace among yourselves.
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor; especially they who labor in the word and in teaching.
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Remember your leaders, who spoke to you the word of God; and considering well the end of their manner of life, imitate their faith.
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for they refreshed my spirit and yours. Pay regard then to those that are such.
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