15 Bible Verses about Leadership

for in him all divine plenitude does substantially reside.

therefore, let no one glory in men: for all are yours:

Remember those who have the rule over you, who have preach'd to you the word of God: imitate their faith; consider their conduct, and the exit they made.

About that time, Jesus retired to a mountain to pray, and spent the whole night in an oratory. when it was day, he called his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom he stiled missionarys: Simon, (to whom he gave the name of Peter) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,read more.
Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon surnamed the Zelot, Jude the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, who prov'd the traitor.

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, do you, who are spiritual, restore him with all gentleness, taking heed lest you yourselves be overcome by temptation.

not to domineer over the laity, but to be examples for their imitation;

Confide in your guides, and be respectful: that they who are vigilant, as being accountable for your souls, may discharge themselves with cheerfulness, and not with anxiety, which would be to your prejudice.

We entreat you, brethren, to respect those, who labour in the ministry, who by divine appointment preside over you, and instruct you.

as the son of man came not to be ministred unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for all.

but it shall not be so among young you: on the contrary, whoever would be great among you, he must be your servant;