15 Bible Verses about Ministers

You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under the grain-measure, but on a lampstand. And it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in Heaven.

in order to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the authority of Satan to God, so that they may receive remission of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.

For they themselves witness what kind of entrance we had to you, even how you turned from idols to God in order to serve the living and true God,

O Timothy, guard the Deposit, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of falsely-named science,

nor to give heed to fables and endless genealogies (which provide doubts rather than the nurture of God in faith).

And the rest, it is sought among stewards that one be found faithful.

And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.

He was a burning and shining light, and you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light.

and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.

Therefore since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not faint.

Of this gospel I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effectual working of His power.

if indeed you continue in the faith grounded and settled, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which you have heard and which was proclaimed in all the creation under Heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister,

who also has made us able ministers of the new covenant; not of the letter, but of the spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit makes alive.

to which I am appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher of the nations.

For to this end the gospel was preached also to the dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the Spirit.

proclaiming the kingdom of God, and teaching those things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ, with all freedom, and without hindrance.

And going out, they proclaimed everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the Word by miraculous signs following. Amen.

In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea,

And I saw another angel flying in mid-heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those dwelling on the earth, even to every nation and kindred and tongue and people,

and by the surpassing revelations, lest I be made haughty, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be made haughty.

So I spoke to the people in the morning. And in the evening my wife died, and I did in the morning as I was commanded.

Even until this present hour we both hunger and thirst and are naked and are buffeted and have no certain dwelling place.

in stripes, in imprisonments, in riots, in labors, in watchings, in fastings;

Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as beside myself,) I am more! I have been in labors more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in prisons more, in deaths many times.

Therefore watch and remember that for the time of three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears.

Then, though I wrote to you, it was not on account of the one who did wrong, nor on account of the one who suffered wrong, but for the sake of revealing our earnestness on your behalf, for you before God.

besides the things outside conspiring against me daily, the care of all the churches.

For I fear, lest somehow coming I might not find you as I wish, and that I shall be found by you such as you might not wish; lest somehow there be strifes, envyings, angers, contentions, backbitings, whisperings, proud thoughts, tumults;

I fear for you, lest somehow I have labored among you in vain.

Her heads judge for a bribe, and her priests teach for pay, and her prophets divine for silver, yet they will lean on Jehovah and say, Is not Jehovah among us? No evil can come on us!

For everyone from the least of them even to the greatest of them cuts off a profit; and from the prophet even to the priest everyone deals falsely.

His watchmen are blind; they are all ignorant; they are all dumb dogs who cannot bark, dreaming, lying down, loving to slumber.

For both prophet and priest are ungodly; yes, in My house I have found their evil, says Jehovah.

Your prophets have seen false and foolish things for you, and they have not uncovered your iniquity, to turn away your captivity; but they have seen false oracles and seductions for you.

being grieved that they taught the people, even to announce through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

And Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed Christ to them.

Then Philip opened his mouth and began at the same Scripture and preached the gospel of Jesus to him.

And immediately he proclaimed Christ in the synagogues, that He is the Son of God.

You know the Word which God sent to the sons of Israel, preaching the gospel of peace by Jesus Christ (He is Lord of all!);

being grieved that they taught the people, even to announce through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

And Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed Christ to them.

Then Philip opened his mouth and began at the same Scripture and preached the gospel of Jesus to him.

And immediately he proclaimed Christ in the synagogues, that He is the Son of God.

You know the Word which God sent to the sons of Israel, preaching the gospel of peace by Jesus Christ (He is Lord of all!);

They set these before the apostles. And having prayed, they laid hands on them.

Do not neglect the gift in you, which was given you by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the body of elders.

Do not lay hands quickly on anyone, neither be partaker of the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

Therefore I remind you to inflame anew the gift of God, which is in you by the putting on of my hands.

And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him. And the sons of Israel listened to him, and did as Jehovah commanded Moses.

And those who are wise shall shine as the brightness of the sky; and those who turn many to righteousness shall shine as the stars forever and ever.

For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

So that, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not without fruit in the Lord.

But whoever looks into the perfect Law of liberty and continues in it, he is not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work. This one shall be blessed in his doing.

For whoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in My name, because you belong to Christ, truly I say to you, He shall not lose his reward.

And He said to them, Go into all the world, proclaim the gospel to all the creation.

What I tell you in darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear, proclaim on the housetops.

And as you go, proclaim, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.

preach the Word, be instant in season and out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine.

Jesus said to him, Let the dead bury their dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.

And He said to them, Go into all the world, proclaim the gospel to all the creation.

What I tell you in darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear, proclaim on the housetops.

And as you go, proclaim, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.

preach the Word, be instant in season and out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine.

Jesus said to him, Let the dead bury their dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.

For the Scripture says, "You shall not muzzle the ox treading out grain," and, "The laborer is worthy of his reward."

nor a bag for the journey, nor two coats, nor sandals, nor staves. For the workman is worthy of his food.

Even so, the Lord ordained those announcing the gospel to live from the gospel.

But let him who is taught in the Word share with the one teaching in all good things.

Yet you did well in sharing my troubles.

For the Scripture says, "You shall not muzzle the ox treading out grain," and, "The laborer is worthy of his reward."

nor a bag for the journey, nor two coats, nor sandals, nor staves. For the workman is worthy of his food.

Even so, the Lord ordained those announcing the gospel to live from the gospel.

But let him who is taught in the Word share with the one teaching in all good things.

Yet you did well in sharing my troubles.

well reported of for good works: if she brought up children, if she lodged strangers, if she washed the feet of saints, if she relieved the afflicted, if she followed after every good work.

Then it behooves the overseer to be without reproach, husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, well-ordered, hospitable, apt at teaching,

distributing to the needs of the saints, pursuing hospitality.

but hospitable, a lover of good, discreet, just, holy, temperate,

Do not be forgetful of hospitality, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.

Therefore take heed to yourselves, and to all the flock in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to feed the church of God which He has purchased with His own blood.

He said to him the third time, Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me? Peter was grieved because He said to him a third time, Do you love Me? And he said to Him, Lord, You know all things, You know that I love You. Jesus said to him, Feed My sheep.

And I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

And I will set up one Shepherd over them, and He shall feed them, My servant David. He shall feed them, and He shall be their Shepherd.

And I will set up shepherds over them who will feed them. And they shall fear no more, nor be afraid; nor shall they lack anything, says Jehovah.

Therefore take heed to yourselves, and to all the flock in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to feed the church of God which He has purchased with His own blood.

He said to him the third time, Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me? Peter was grieved because He said to him a third time, Do you love Me? And he said to Him, Lord, You know all things, You know that I love You. Jesus said to him, Feed My sheep.

And I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

And I will set up one Shepherd over them, and He shall feed them, My servant David. He shall feed them, and He shall be their Shepherd.

And I will set up shepherds over them who will feed them. And they shall fear no more, nor be afraid; nor shall they lack anything, says Jehovah.

For we are not as many, hawking the Word of God; but as of sincerity, but as of God, we speak in Christ in the sight of God.

For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor with pretense of covetousness; God is witness.

But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor adulterating the Word of God, but by the revelation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

For our exhortation to you was not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile,

teaching them to observe all things, whatever I commanded you. And, behold, I am with you all the days until the end of the world. Amen.

Then it behooves the overseer to be without reproach, husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, well-ordered, hospitable, apt at teaching,

And those who have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brothers. But rather let them serve, because they are faithful and beloved, those of the good service receiving in return. Teach and exhort these things.

Command and teach these things.

in meekness instructing those who oppose, if perhaps God will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth,

teaching them to observe all things, whatever I commanded you. And, behold, I am with you all the days until the end of the world. Amen.

Then it behooves the overseer to be without reproach, husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, well-ordered, hospitable, apt at teaching,

And those who have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brothers. But rather let them serve, because they are faithful and beloved, those of the good service receiving in return. Teach and exhort these things.

Command and teach these things.

in meekness instructing those who oppose, if perhaps God will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth,

Yield to those leading you, and be submissive, for they watch for your souls, as those who must give account, that they may do it with joy and not with grief; for that is unprofitable for you.

But if the watchman sees the sword coming, and does not blow the trumpet and the people are not warned; if the sword comes and takes any person from among them, he is taken away in his iniquity. But I will require his blood at the watchman's hand.

And He said to me, Son of man, eat what you find. Eat this roll, and go speak to the house of Israel. So I opened my mouth, and He caused me to eat that roll. And He said to me, Son of man, cause your belly to eat, and fill your belly with this roll that I give you. Then I ate it; and in my mouth it was like honey for sweetness. read more.
And He said to me, Son of man, go! Go up to the house of Israel and speak to them with My Words. For you are not sent to a people of a deep lip and of a difficult language, but to the house of Israel; not to many people of a deep lip and of a difficult language, whose words you cannot hear. Surely, if I had sent you to them, they would have listened to you. But the house of Israel will not listen to you, for they will not listen to Me; for all the house of Israel are strong of forehead and hard of heart. Behold, I have made your face strong against their faces and your forehead strong against their foreheads. I have made your forehead as an adamant harder than flint. Do not be bowed down by their faces, though they are a rebellious house. And He said to me, Son of man, receive all My Words which I shall speak to you in your heart, and hear with your ears. And go! Go to those of the captivity, to the sons of your people, and speak to them, and tell them, So says the Lord Jehovah; whether they will hear or whether they will forbear. And the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard behind me a sound of a great rushing, saying, Blessed be the glory of Jehovah from His place. I also heard the sound of the wings of the living creatures touching one another, and the sound of the wheels along with them, and a sound of a great rushing. So the Spirit lifted me up and took me away, and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of Jehovah was strong on me. Then I came to the exiles at Tel-at-abib, who lived by the river Chebar. And I sat where they sat; and I also dwelt seven days, being stricken dumb among them. And it happened at the end of seven days, even it happened that the Word of Jehovah came to me, saying, Son of man, I have made you a watchman to the house of Israel. Therefore hear the Word of My mouth, and give them warning from Me.

to the one we are the savor of death to death, and to the other we are the savor of life to life. And who is sufficient for these things?

My brothers, do not be many teachers, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.

And when the Chief Shepherd shall appear, you shall receive a never-fading crown of glory.

If anyone's work which he built remains, he shall receive a reward.

Truly I say to you that He shall make him ruler over all His goods.

For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward; but if against my will, I am entrusted with a stewardship. What then is my reward? That when I preach the gospel I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I may not abuse my authority in the gospel.

Therefore receive him in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such in honor,

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in Word and doctrine.

Remember those leading you, who have spoken to you the Word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conduct:

and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.

Brothers, be imitators together of me, and mark those who walk this way, for you have us for a pattern.

(not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example to you, to imitate us).

Let no one despise your youth, but be an example of the believers, in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

nor as lording it over those allotted to you by God, but becoming examples to the flock.

with you also helping together by prayer for us, so that the gracious gift by many persons be the cause of thanksgiving through many for us.

Pray for us; for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.

And pray for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,

But I exhort you, brothers, for the sake of the Lord Jesus Christ and for the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in your prayers to God for me,

So affectionately longing for you, we were willing to have imparted to you, not only the gospel of God, but also our own souls, because you have become beloved to us.

even as it is righteous for me to think this of you all, because you have me in your heart, inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partakers of my grace.

even as you know how we exhorted and comforted and testified to each one of you, as a father to his children,

For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel; not in wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect.

And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,

And I, brothers, when I came to you, did not come with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring to you the testimony of God.

Yield to those leading you, and be submissive, for they watch for your souls, as those who must give account, that they may do it with joy and not with grief; for that is unprofitable for you.

I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem, who will not always be silent all the day nor all the night; you who remember Jehovah, do not be silent.

Son of man, I have made you a watchman to the house of Israel. Therefore hear the Word of My mouth, and give them warning from Me.

Also I set watchmen over you, saying, Listen to the sound of the ram's horn. But they said, We will not listen.

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,

I thank my God always on your behalf for the grace of God given you in Jesus Christ,

For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God,

Therefore receive him in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such in honor,

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in Word and doctrine.

and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.

But let him who is taught in the Word share with the one teaching in all good things.

And he commanded the people who lived in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites so that they might be strong in the Law of Jehovah.

Who serves as a soldier at his own wages at any time? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Or who feeds a flock and does not partake of the milk of the flock? Do I say these things according to man? Or does not the Law say the same also? For it is written in the Law of Moses, "You shall not muzzle an ox threshing grain." Does God take care for oxen? read more.
Or does He say it altogether for our sakes? It was written for us, so that he who plows should plow in hope, and so that he who threshes in hope should be partaker of his hope. If we have sown to you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?

Feed the flock of God among you, taking the oversight, not by compulsion, but willingly; nor for base gain, but readily;

Likewise the deacons are to be reverent, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of ill gain,

I have coveted no man's silver or gold or apparel.

not a drunkard, not contentious, not greedy of ill gain, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous,

Therefore take heed to yourselves, and to all the flock in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to feed the church of God which He has purchased with His own blood.

And I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

Feed the flock of God among you, taking the oversight, not by compulsion, but willingly; nor for base gain, but readily;

Then when they broke fast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these? He said to Him, Yes, Lord, You know that I love You. He said to him, Feed My lambs. He said to him the second time, Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me? He said to Him, Yes, Lord, You know that I love You. He said to him, Feed My sheep. He said to him the third time, Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me? Peter was grieved because He said to him a third time, Do you love Me? And he said to Him, Lord, You know all things, You know that I love You. Jesus said to him, Feed My sheep.

For what is our hope or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are you not even to be in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming?

But now when Timothy came from you to us and brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you have good remembrance of us always, desiring to see us (as we also you), then, my brothers, we were comforted over you, through your faith, even in all our affliction and needs; for now we live, if you stand fast in the Lord. read more.
For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God,

Cry aloud, do not spare, lift up your voice like a ram's horn, and show My people their rebellion, and the house of Jacob their sins.

And you, son of man, do not be afraid of them, and of their words, though briers and thorns are with you, and you dwell among scorpions. Do not be afraid of their words, nor frightened by their faces, though they are a rebellious house.

What I tell you in darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear, proclaim on the housetops. And do not fear those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. But rather fear Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

We are in nothing giving cause of stumbling, in no way, so that the ministry may not be blamed,

Give no offense, either to the Jews, or to the Greeks or to the church of God; even as I please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of the many, so that they may be saved.

Behold, a third time I am ready to come to you. And I will not burden you, for I do not seek your things, but you. For the children ought not to lay up treasure for the parents, but the parents for the children.

Nor did we seek glory from men, neither from you nor from others, being able to be so with heaviness, as apostles of Christ.

For, brothers, you remember our labor and toil. For laboring night and day in order not to put a burden on any one of you, we preached the gospel of God to you.

What then is my reward? That when I preach the gospel I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I may not abuse my authority in the gospel.

They shall be holy to their God and not profane the name of their God. For they offer the fire offerings of Jehovah, the bread of their God. Therefore they shall be holy.

And you shall make a plate of pure gold, and carve on it, like the engravings of a signet, HOLINESS TO JEHOVAH.

but hospitable, a lover of good, discreet, just, holy, temperate,

For even if I also should boast somewhat more fully of our authority (which the Lord has given us for building up, and not for pulling you down) I will not be put to shame;

Therefore I write these things while absent, lest being present I may not deal sharply with you according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for pulling down.

For even if I also should boast somewhat more fully of our authority (which the Lord has given us for building up, and not for pulling you down) I will not be put to shame;

Therefore I write these things while absent, lest being present I may not deal sharply with you according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for pulling down.

But even as you abound in everything, in faith, and in word, and in knowledge, and in all earnestness, and in your love to us; you should abound in this grace also.

But now when Timothy came from you to us and brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you have good remembrance of us always, desiring to see us (as we also you),

And Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed Christ to them.

Then Philip opened his mouth and began at the same Scripture and preached the gospel of Jesus to him.

For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace which was toward me has not been without fruit, but I labored more abundantly than all of them; yet not I, but the grace of God with me.

So then neither is he who plants anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase.

even as you have recognized us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as you also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.

And I wrote this to you, lest when I came I should have sorrow from the ones of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.

in every way having been troubled, but not having been hemmed in; having been perplexed, but not utterly at a loss;

as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.

Brothers, be imitators together of me, and mark those who walk this way, for you have us for a pattern.

Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.

for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.

Again, do you think we are defending ourselves to you? We speak before God in Christ, but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your building up.

For now do I persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I yet pleased men, I would not be a servant of Christ.

but as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who tries our hearts.

But the servant of the Lord must not strive, but to be gentle to all, apt to teach, patient,

But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse warmly cherishes her children.

Yield to those leading you, and be submissive, for they watch for your souls, as those who must give account, that they may do it with joy and not with grief; for that is unprofitable for you.

See that you also submit to such ones, and to everyone working and laboring with me.

and you did not despise my temptation in my flesh, nor did you spurn it. But you received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus.

So let a man think of us as ministers of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

For I did not keep back from declaring to you all the counsel of God.

and how I kept back nothing that was profitable, but have shown you and have taught you publicly, and from house to house,

Go! Stand and speak all the words of this Life to the people in the temple.

but in everything commending ourselves as God's servants, in much patience, in troubles, in emergencies, in distresses,

But the servant of the Lord must not strive, but to be gentle to all, apt to teach, patient,

Then I said, Woe is me! For I am undone; for I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, Jehovah of Hosts. Then one of the seraphs flew to me, having a live coal in his hand, snatched with tongs from the altar. And he laid it on my mouth and said, Lo, this has touched your lips; and your iniquity is taken away, and your sin purged.

not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves, but our sufficiency is of God; who also has made us able ministers of the new covenant; not of the letter, but of the spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit makes alive.

But if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My Lord delays His coming, and shall begin to strike his fellow servants, and to eat and drink with the drunken, the Lord of that servant shall come in a day when he does not look for Him, and in an hour which he does not know. read more.
And He shall cut him apart and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

But if the watchman sees the sword coming, and does not blow the trumpet and the people are not warned; if the sword comes and takes any person from among them, he is taken away in his iniquity. But I will require his blood at the watchman's hand. And you, son of man, I have set you a watchman to the house of Israel. Therefore you shall hear the Word from My mouth, and warn them from Me. When I say to the wicked, O wicked one, you shall surely die; if you do not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked one shall die in his iniquity; but I will require his blood at your hand.

Having suggested these things to the brothers, you shall be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the Words of Faith and by the good doctrine which you have followed.

But these others preach in love, knowing that I am set for the defense of the gospel.

But none of these things move me, neither do I count my life dear to myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus Christ, to testify fully the gospel of the grace of God.

according to my earnest expectation and hope that I shall be ashamed in nothing, but as always now Christ shall be magnified in my body with all boldness, whether it is by life or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

For this cause I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

always in every prayer of mine making my request for you all with joy

His watchmen are blind; they are all ignorant; they are all dumb dogs who cannot bark, dreaming, lying down, loving to slumber. Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough; and they are shepherds who cannot understand. They all look to their own way, every one for his gain, to his own end. They say, come, Let us take wine, and let us gulp strong drink; and tomorrow shall be like today, and much more abundant.

For there are indeed many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision, whose mouth you must stop, who subvert whole houses, teaching things not right for the sake of ill gain.

He who believes and is baptized will be saved, but he who does not believe will be condemned.

For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel; not in wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect.

Until I come, attend to reading, to exhortation, to teaching.

Meditate on these things; be in these things in order that your improvement may appear to all.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith.

This charge I commit to you, my son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before about you, in order that you might war a good warfare by them,

ruling his own house well, having children in subjection with all honor.

Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and households well.

Then it behooves the overseer to be without reproach, husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, well-ordered, hospitable, apt at teaching,

But the servant of the Lord must not strive, but to be gentle to all, apt to teach, patient,

And I also beg you, true yoke-fellow, help those women who labored in the gospel with me and with Clement, and others of my fellow-laborers, whose names are in the Book of Life.

Greet Urbanus, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.

Let them alone. They are blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

They have also healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace, when there is no peace.

Turn! Turn! Go out from there! Touch not the unclean. Go out of her midst; purify yourself, bearers of the vessels of Jehovah.

having the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

The one hearing you hears Me, and he who despises you despises Me; he who rejects you also rejects Him who sent Me.

Let no one despise your youth, but be an example of the believers, in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

For the priest's lips should guard knowledge, and they should seek the Law at his mouth; for he is the messenger of Jehovah of Hosts.

Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, observe and do. But do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do.

Let the priests, the ministers of Jehovah, weep between the porch and the altar, and let them say, Have pity on Your people, O Jehovah, and give not Your inheritance to shame, for a proverb among those of the nations. Why should they say among the people, Where is their God?

For this cause we also, since the day we heard, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that you might be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding,

Do not drink wine nor strong drink, neither you nor your sons with you, when you go into the tabernacle of the congregation, lest you die, a statute forever throughout your generations.

but hospitable, a lover of good, discreet, just, holy, temperate,

No one who wars tangles with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who chose him to be a soldier.

Jesus said to him, Let the dead bury their dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.

For an overseer must be blameless, as a steward of God, not self-willed, not full of passion, not given to wine, not quarrelsome, not greedy for ill gain;

not a drunkard, not contentious, not greedy of ill gain, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous,

For an overseer must be blameless, as a steward of God, not self-willed, not full of passion, not given to wine, not quarrelsome, not greedy for ill gain;

Then it behooves the overseer to be without reproach, husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, well-ordered, hospitable, apt at teaching,

Then it behooves the overseer to be without reproach, husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, well-ordered, hospitable, apt at teaching,

but hospitable, a lover of good, discreet, just, holy, temperate,

For an overseer must be blameless, as a steward of God, not self-willed, not full of passion, not given to wine, not quarrelsome, not greedy for ill gain;

not a drunkard, not contentious, not greedy of ill gain, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous,

And you shall take to yourself Aaron your brother, and his sons with him, from among the sons of Israel, so that he may minister to Me in the priest's office: Aaron and Aaron's sons, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.

And no man takes this honor to himself, but he who is called of God, as Aaron was.

And through covetousness they will use you for gain with well-turned words; for whom judgment from of old does not linger, and their destruction does not sleep.