Bible Verses about “clergy”

“Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that [is] unprofitable for you.”

“And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;”

“Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.”

“¶ My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.”

“And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”