Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Church » Duty of, to ministers
Listen to your pastors, and do not resist them, for they watch for your souls as those that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief; for that is unprofitable for you.
Verse Concepts
anniversariesAttending ChurchCommitment, to God's peopleBeing A Leaderelders, in the churchBishops, Dutiesdefence, humanConfusionGuardsHeadshipHonouring RulersJoy, And Human ExperienceMinistry, In The ChurchObedience, To Human AuthoritiesMan Keeping WatchPrivilegesResistanceRespect, For Human Beings
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness and esteem such
And we beseech you, brethren, to recognize those who labour among you and preside over you in the Lord and admonish you and that you express greater charity unto them for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
Let the elders that govern well be counted worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in the word and doctrine.
Remember your pastors, who have spoken unto you the word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation:
Verse Concepts
Imitating OthersMentoringConsistencyFaith, Growth InAttending Churchelders, in the churchGospel, Transmission OfMinistry, In The ChurchRespect, For God's CharacterBishops, QualificationsLeadershipBeing a ModelBishops, DutiesImitating Good PeopleMaintaining FaithRemembering PeopleTeaching In The ChurchChristian Conduct
Now if Timothy comes, see that he may stay with you securely, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do. Let no man therefore, despise, him, but conduct him forth in peace that he may come unto me, for I look for him with the brothers.
But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me has flourished again, in which ye were also concerned, but ye lacked opportunity. Not that I speak in respect of want, for I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content. I know both how to be humbled, and I know how to have an abundance; in everything and by all things I am instructed, both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. read more.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Notwithstanding ye have done well, that ye did communicate with my tribulation. Now ye Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel when I departed from Macedonia, no congregation communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity. Not because I desire a gift, but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. But I have all and abound; I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Notwithstanding ye have done well, that ye did communicate with my tribulation. Now ye Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel when I departed from Macedonia, no congregation communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity. Not because I desire a gift, but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. But I have all and abound; I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
Leaders » Support of » In the Christian church
For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treads out the grain. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
nor bag for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes nor a staff, for the workman is worthy of his food.
Even so the Lord has ordained that those who preach the gospel should live of the gospel.
Let the one that is taught in the word communicate unto the one that teaches in all good things.
Notwithstanding ye have done well, that ye did communicate with my tribulation.
Liberality » Should be exercised » In forwarding missions
Notwithstanding ye have done well, that ye did communicate with my tribulation. Now ye Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel when I departed from Macedonia, no congregation communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.
Ministers » Remuneration of » In the Christian church
For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treads out the grain. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
nor bag for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes nor a staff, for the workman is worthy of his food.
Even so the Lord has ordained that those who preach the gospel should live of the gospel.
Let the one that is taught in the word communicate unto the one that teaches in all good things.
Notwithstanding ye have done well, that ye did communicate with my tribulation.
Ministers » Support of » In the Christian church
For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treads out the grain. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
nor bag for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes nor a staff, for the workman is worthy of his food.
Even so the Lord has ordained that those who preach the gospel should live of the gospel.
Let the one that is taught in the word communicate unto the one that teaches in all good things.
Notwithstanding ye have done well, that ye did communicate with my tribulation.
Missionaries » In aiding ministers in their labors
Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus
And when I was present with you and had need, I was not a burden to any of you, for that which was lacking to me was supplied by the brethren which came from Macedonia; and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.
Notwithstanding ye have done well, that ye did communicate with my tribulation. Now ye Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel when I departed from Macedonia, no congregation communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.
who have borne witness of thy charity before the congregation , whom if thou wilt help them as is convenient according to God, thou shalt do well;
Philippi » Contributes to the maintenance of paul
But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me has flourished again, in which ye were also concerned, but ye lacked opportunity. Not that I speak in respect of want, for I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content. I know both how to be humbled, and I know how to have an abundance; in everything and by all things I am instructed, both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. read more.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Notwithstanding ye have done well, that ye did communicate with my tribulation. Now ye Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel when I departed from Macedonia, no congregation communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity. Not because I desire a gift, but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. But I have all and abound; I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Notwithstanding ye have done well, that ye did communicate with my tribulation. Now ye Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel when I departed from Macedonia, no congregation communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity. Not because I desire a gift, but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. But I have all and abound; I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
Religious » Support of » In the Christian church
For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treads out the grain. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
nor bag for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes nor a staff, for the workman is worthy of his food.
Even so the Lord has ordained that those who preach the gospel should live of the gospel.
Let the one that is taught in the word communicate unto the one that teaches in all good things.
Notwithstanding ye have done well, that ye did communicate with my tribulation.
ministerial Support » In the Christian church
For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treads out the grain. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
nor bag for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes nor a staff, for the workman is worthy of his food.
Even so the Lord has ordained that those who preach the gospel should live of the gospel.
Let the one that is taught in the word communicate unto the one that teaches in all good things.
Notwithstanding ye have done well, that ye did communicate with my tribulation.