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 those who are your leaders, and submit to them; for they watch in behalf of your souls, as those who are to give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with sighing; for this would be unprofitable for you.
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who also honored us with many honors; and, when we were setting sail, they placed on board the things suited to our needs.
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Receive him, therefore, in the Lord with all joy, and hold such in honor;
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And we beseech you, brethren, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.
Let elders who preside well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in word and teaching.
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Remember those who are your leaders, who spake to you the word of God; and, considering the issue of whose manner of life, imitate their faith.
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For, they refreshed my spirit and yours; therefore, recognize those who are such.
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