Bible Verses about “pastor”

“The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;”

“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;”

“(but if a man doesn't know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the assembly of God?)”

“Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the assembly of the Lord and God which he purchased with his own blood.”

“one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence;”

“preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching.”

“not a drinker, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous;”

“This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work.”

“not a new convert, lest being puffed up he fall into the same condemnation as the devil.”

“Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.”

“Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment.”

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

“I will give you shepherds according to my heart, who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”