44 Bible Verses about Ministry, In The Church

Be on guard for yourselves and the flock that the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Feed the Congregation of God that he purchased with the blood of his own [Son].

Shepherd the flock of God in your care. Exercise the oversight, not of constraint, but willingly, according to the will of God. Do not do it for dishonest gain, but eagerly.

Obey those who lead you. Submit to them: for they watch in behalf of your lives and must account for this. Obey them that their work may be a joy and not a burden; that would be without gain for you.

Now I beseech you, brothers, mark those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine you have learned and avoid them.

Beware of the dogs (impure men) (false teachers)! Beware of the evil workers! Beware of the mutilation of the body.

The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate in habits, sound in mind, orderly, hospitable, qualified to teach;

What you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others as well.

Pay attention to yourself and to your teaching. Continue in these things. When you do this you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

Do not lord it over your charge, but make yourselves examples to the flock.

We ask you, brothers, to appreciate those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you. To esteem them very highly in love because of the work they do. And be at peace among yourselves.

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy. Hold such in honor

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

I exhort you, brothers, you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the holy ones. That you submit yourselves to such, and to every one that helps with us, and labors.

Even so, has the Lord ordained that they who preach the good news should earn their living from the good news?

Remain in that house eating and drinking what they give you. The laborer is worthy of his hire. Do not stay in different houses.

But let him that is orally taught in the word share all good things.

For the scripture said: You must not muzzle the bull while he is threshing. The workman is worthy of his wages.

Do not muzzle the bull while he is threshing.

Now I beg you, brothers, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in your prayers to God for me.

Pray on my behalf, that ability to speak may be given to me, to make known with boldness the secret of the good news.

For I know that this will turn out to my redemption through your prayer and the provision of the spirit (vital principles) (mind) of Jesus Christ.

Brothers, pray for us.

Pray for us, for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience. And we wish to live honorably in all things.

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy. Hold such in honor because for the work of Christ he came near to death, risking his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.

That which was a temptation to you in my flesh, you did not despise or reject. You received me like an angel (messenger) of God, even like Christ Jesus.

Remember those who are taking the lead among you, men that spoke the Word of God to you. Consider their behavior and imitate their faith.

Say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry you received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.

We have gifts that differ according to the grace that is given to us. Whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; or ministry, let us wait on our ministering; or he who teaches on teaching; or he who exhorts; on exhortation; he who gives let him do it with liberality; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are different operations, but it is the same God who works in all.read more.
The manifestation (expression) of the Spirit is given to everyone for a beneficial purpose. For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the one Spirit; To another the workings of miracles and to another prophesy. To another discerning of spirits; to another different kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues. But in all these the same Spirit works, making a distribution to each one as he (God) wills.

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

For you brothers, were called for freedom; only do not use your freedom for an occasion to the flesh. Serve one another through love!

Be devoted to one another with brotherly love, in honor preferring one another.

Owe no man any thing but to love one another. He that loves another has fulfilled (obeyed) the law.

As God's chosen, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness (humility), meekness (mildness), and long-suffering (patience). Tolerate (endure) (suffer) (put up with) one another, and forgive each other. If any man has a complaint against anyone, forgive them, even as God forgave you. Above all these things, put on love, which is the bond of perfection and unity.

And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you.

You should continue to love one another as brothers.

You have purified your hearts by obeying the truth. You have genuine affection for the brothers and sisters. So always love one another intensely (extremely) (deeply) from the heart.

This is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another. He gave us this commandment!

Walk with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, putting up with one another in love.

Let us not become egotistical, stirring up competition with one another, envying one another.

Likewise, you younger men, be subject to the older men. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility and serve one another. God resists the proud, but gives loving kindness to the humble.

We ask you brothers to warn the unruly and comfort the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient with all men.

Do not complain (utter a deep sigh) against one another, that you not be judged. Behold, the judge is standing at the door.

Receive one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.