| 1 Timothy 3 2 |
A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; |
| Titus 1 7 |
For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; |
| Hosea 4 4 |
Yet let no man strive, nor reprove another: for thy people are as they that strive with the priest. |
| 1 Timothy 3 8 |
Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; |
| Jeremiah 10 21 |
For the pastors are become brutish, and have not sought the LORD: therefore they shall not prosper, and all their flocks shall be scattered. |
| 1 Timothy 3 13 |
For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. |
| Hebrews 8 4 |
For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest, seeing that there are priests that offer gifts according to the law: |
| 2 Timothy 2 24 |
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, |
| Matthew 21 3 |
And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them. |
| Numbers 5 10 |
And every man's hallowed things shall be his: whatsoever any man giveth the priest, it shall be his. |
| Hebrews 6 10 |
For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. |
| Proverbs 11 27 |
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. |
| 1 Corinthians 14 12 |
Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. |
| 1 Timothy 3 5 |
For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God? |
| 1 Corinthians 1 26 |
For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: |
| Hebrews 4 15 |
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. |
| 1 Corinthians 9 14 |
Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. |
| Leviticus 27 12 |
And the priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad: as thou valuest it, who art the priest, so shall it be. |
| Genesis 4 7 |
If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him. |
| Hebrews 5 1 |
For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins: |
| Psalms 65 4 |
Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple. |
| 1 Samuel 2 35 |
And I will raise me up a faithful priest, that shall do according to that which is in mine heart and in my mind: and I will build him a sure house; and he shall walk before mine anointed for ever. |
| Titus 3 8 |
This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. |
| Matthew 20 26 |
But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; |
| 1 Timothy 5 17 |
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. |
| Hebrews 8 3 |
For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer. |
| 2 Thessalonians 1 11 |
Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power: |
| 2 Timothy 4 5 |
But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. |
| Proverbs 29 26 |
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. |
| Isaiah 52 13 |
Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high. |
| Proverbs 28 20 |
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. |
| Psalms 111 2 |
The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. |
| Psalms 118 9 |
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes. |
| 1 Corinthians 4 1 |
Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. |
| Ephesians 5 5 |
For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. |
| Psalms 132 9 |
Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy. |
| Psalms 69 32 |
The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God. |
| Proverbs 12 2 |
A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. |
| Isaiah 28 29 |
This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working. |
| Mark 10 43 |
But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: |
| 3 John 1 9 |
I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. |
| Malachi 2 7 |
For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts. |
| 1 Corinthians 7 20 |
Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. |
| Hebrews 13 9 |
Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein. |
| Hebrews 4 14 |
Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. |
| 1 Timothy 3 12 |
Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. |
| James 1 7 |
For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. |
| 1 Corinthians 9 2 |
If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord. |
| Psalms 1 1 |
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. |
| 2 Peter 1 10 |
Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: |