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 be submissive to them. For they are keeping watch over your souls as those who will have to give account; that they may do this with joy and not with lamentation. For that would be of no advantage to you.
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They also loaded us with honours, and when at last we sailed they put supplies on board for us.
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Receive him therefore with heartfelt Christian joy, and hold in honour men like him;
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Now we beg you, brethren, to show respect for those who labour among you and are your leaders in Christian work, and are your advisers; and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.
Let the Elders who perform their duties wisely and well be held worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in preaching and teaching.
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Remember your former leaders--it was they who brought you God's Message. Bear in mind how they ended their lives, and imitate their faith.
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They have refreshed my spirit, and yours. Acknowledge such men as these.
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