Bible Verses about “clergy”
The Bible contains 5 verses about clergy across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.”
“He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers;”
“preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching.”
“Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment.”
“I will give you shepherds according to my heart, who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”