45 Bible Verses about elders
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Remember the days of old. Think about all the past generations. Ask your fathers to remind you, and your elders to tell you.
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
Do not rebuke (censure) (criticize) an elder, but appeal to him as a father, the younger men as brothers.
Then he said: Son of man, do you see what the elders of the house of Israel are committing in the dark, each man in the room of his carved images? For they say: 'Jehovah does not see us! Jehovah has forsaken the land!'
Do not offer an accusation against an elder, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses.
Reprove the sinner in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.
When they had ordained elders in every congregation they prayed with fasting. They commended them to God, on whom they believed.
The twenty-four elders and the four beasts fell down and worshiped God, who sat on the throne, saying: Amen! Praise Jehovah! (Psalm 117:1)
When the chief priests and those in authority made statements against him, he gave no answer.
Show respect to the elderly, and honor older people. In this way you show respect for your God. I am Jehovah.
A blameless man will be the husband of one wife. He will have children that believe and who are not accused of violence and disobedience.
Jehovah came down in the cloud and spoke to him. He took some of the spirit he had given to Moses and gave it to the seventy elders. When the Spirit came on them, they began to shout like prophets, but not for long.
One of the elders asked me: Who are these dressed in white robes? And where are they from?
The twenty-four elders fall down before the one seated on the throne. They worship him who lives forever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say:
Jehovah replied to Moses: Assemble seventy respected men who are recognized as elders of the people. Bring them to me at the tent of my presence, and tell them to stand there beside you.
Is any among you sick? Let him call the elders of the congregation. Let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of God.
They sent it to the elders through Barnabas and Saul.
Do not neglect the spiritual gift in you. It was given to you by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the elders.
The old men are no longer seated in the doorway. The music of the young men has come to an end.
They sing a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders. No man can learn that song but the hundred and forty-four thousand, who were redeemed from the earth.
I understand more than the aged, since I have observed your precepts.
I exhort the elders among you. I too am an older man and a witness of the sufferings of Christ. I am also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed.
The next day the assembly of the elders of the people was gathered together. They included chief priests and scribes. They led him away to their council, saying:
Sanctify a fast! Call a solemn assembly. Gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land to the House of Jehovah your God. Call out to Jehovah.
The twenty-four elders, who sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshiped God,
Being released, they went to their own and reported all that the chief priests and elders said to them.
They questioned him: Why do your disciples go against the teaching of the fathers? They eat food with unwashed hands.
Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the elders, gather the children, and those that suck the breasts. Let the bridegroom go forth from his chamber, and the bride out of her closet.
All the angels stood around the throne, and the elders and the four living creatures. They fell before the throne on their faces, and worshiped God.
The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate in habits, sound in mind, orderly, hospitable, qualified to teach;
Hear this, you older men! Listen all you inhabitants of the land. Did this take place in your days, or in the days of your fathers?
Jehovah has sent them in all directions. He will no longer take care of them. They had no respect for the priests and gave no honor to the elders.
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Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
I exhort the elders among you. I too am an older man and a witness of the sufferings of Christ. I am also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed.
Church » Membership of officers in » Elders
Is any among you sick? Let him call the elders of the congregation. Let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of God.
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
They sent it to the elders through Barnabas and Saul.
I exhort the elders among you. I too am an older man and a witness of the sufferings of Christ. I am also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed.
I left you in Crete for this purpose, that you should correct the things that were defective, and appoint elders in every city, as I gave you orders.
Elders » Governmental
Jehovah said to Moses: You and Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, and seventy of Israel's elders come up the mountain to me and worship at a distance.
Go and gather the elders of Israel together and say to them: JEHOVAH, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, has appeared to me. He said: I am indeed concerned about you and what has been done to you in Egypt.
Then Moses and Aaron went to Egypt and assembled all the elders of the people of Israel.
Moses went down the mountain and called for the elders of the people. He repeated to them all the words that Jehovah had commanded him.
He called all Israel, the elders, leaders, judges, and officers of the people, and said: I am very old now.
Elders » Christian
Is any among you sick? Let him call the elders of the congregation. Let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of God.
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
They sent it to the elders through Barnabas and Saul.
I exhort the elders among you. I too am an older man and a witness of the sufferings of Christ. I am also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed.
I left you in Crete for this purpose, that you should correct the things that were defective, and appoint elders in every city, as I gave you orders.
Elders » Jewish
Those who captured Jesus took him to the house of Caiaphas, the high priest. The scribes and those in authority also gathered there.
They questioned him: Why do your disciples go against the teaching of the fathers? They eat food with unwashed hands.
When he went into the Temple, the chief priests and those in authority over the people came to him while he was teaching. They asked: By what authority do you do these things? Who gave you this authority?
Early in the morning the chief priests met hurriedly with the elders, the teachers of the Law, and the entire Council. They made their plans. They led Jesus away in chains and handed him over to Pilate.
Leaders » Elders » Governmental
Jehovah said to Moses: You and Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, and seventy of Israel's elders come up the mountain to me and worship at a distance.
Go and gather the elders of Israel together and say to them: JEHOVAH, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, has appeared to me. He said: I am indeed concerned about you and what has been done to you in Egypt.
Then Moses and Aaron went to Egypt and assembled all the elders of the people of Israel.
Moses went down the mountain and called for the elders of the people. He repeated to them all the words that Jehovah had commanded him.
He called all Israel, the elders, leaders, judges, and officers of the people, and said: I am very old now.
Leaders » Elders » Jewish
Those who captured Jesus took him to the house of Caiaphas, the high priest. The scribes and those in authority also gathered there.
They questioned him: Why do your disciples go against the teaching of the fathers? They eat food with unwashed hands.
When he went into the Temple, the chief priests and those in authority over the people came to him while he was teaching. They asked: By what authority do you do these things? Who gave you this authority?
Early in the morning the chief priests met hurriedly with the elders, the teachers of the Law, and the entire Council. They made their plans. They led Jesus away in chains and handed him over to Pilate.
Names » Of ministers » Elders
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
Paul » sends for » Elders » Ephesus
At Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the congregation to him. When they arrived he said: You know from the first day that I set foot in Asia, I was with you all the time, serving the Lord with all lowliness of mind, and with tears, and with trials that came on me by the plots of the Jews. read more.
I did not shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable, and teaching you publicly, and from house to house. I witnessed to both Jews and to Greeks about repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
Religious » Elders » Governmental
Jehovah said to Moses: You and Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, and seventy of Israel's elders come up the mountain to me and worship at a distance.
Go and gather the elders of Israel together and say to them: JEHOVAH, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, has appeared to me. He said: I am indeed concerned about you and what has been done to you in Egypt.
Then Moses and Aaron went to Egypt and assembled all the elders of the people of Israel.
Moses went down the mountain and called for the elders of the people. He repeated to them all the words that Jehovah had commanded him.
He called all Israel, the elders, leaders, judges, and officers of the people, and said: I am very old now.
Religious » Elders » Jewish
Those who captured Jesus took him to the house of Caiaphas, the high priest. The scribes and those in authority also gathered there.
They questioned him: Why do your disciples go against the teaching of the fathers? They eat food with unwashed hands.
When he went into the Temple, the chief priests and those in authority over the people came to him while he was teaching. They asked: By what authority do you do these things? Who gave you this authority?
Early in the morning the chief priests met hurriedly with the elders, the teachers of the Law, and the entire Council. They made their plans. They led Jesus away in chains and handed him over to Pilate.
Titles and names of ministers » Elders
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
I exhort the elders among you. I too am an older man and a witness of the sufferings of Christ. I am also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed.
Topics on Elders
Elders In Heaven
Revelation 4:4Around the throne were twenty-four elders sitting on thrones. They were dressed in white with crowns of gold on their heads.
elders, as community leaders
Exodus 19:7Moses went down the mountain and called for the elders of the people. He repeated to them all the words that Jehovah had commanded him.
elders, in the church
Acts 15:4Then they went to Jerusalem where the apostles and elders and congregation greeted them. They declared all the things that God had done for them.
The Elders Gathered
Exodus 3:16Go and gather the elders of Israel together and say to them: JEHOVAH, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, has appeared to me. He said: I am indeed concerned about you and what has been done to you in Egypt.
Twenty Four Elders
Revelation 4:10The twenty-four elders fall down before the one seated on the throne. They worship him who lives forever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say:
