44 Bible Verses about Ministry, In The Church

Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.

shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness;

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you.

Now I urge you, brethren, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them.

Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision;

An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you.

nor yet as lording it over those allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to the flock.

But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction, and that you esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another.

Receive him then in the Lord with all joy, and hold men like him in high regard;

The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Now I urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to the saints), that you also be in subjection to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.

So also the Lord directed those who proclaim the gospel to get their living from the gospel.

Stay in that house, eating and drinking what they give you; for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not keep moving from house to house.

The one who is taught the word is to share all good things with the one who teaches him.

For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox while he is threshing,” and “The laborer is worthy of his wages.”

“You shall not muzzle the ox while he is threshing.

Now I urge you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God for me,

and pray on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,

for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

Brethren, pray for us.

Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a good conscience, desiring to conduct ourselves honorably in all things.

Receive him then in the Lord with all joy, and hold men like him in high regard; because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was deficient in your service to me.

and that which was a trial to you in my bodily condition you did not despise or loathe, but you received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus Himself.

Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith.

Say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.”

Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly: if prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith; if service, in his serving; or he who teaches, in his teaching; or he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons.read more.
But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit; to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, and to another the effecting of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues. But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills.

But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift.

For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;

Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.

So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.

and may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you;

Let love of the brethren continue.

Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart,

This is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as He commanded us.

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love,

Let us not become boastful, challenging one another, envying one another.

You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.

We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

Do not complain, brethren, against one another, so that you yourselves may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing right at the door.

Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God.