Philippians 1:1

Greeting

1Paul and Timothy, servants
Or slaves (for the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface)
of Christ Jesus,

To all the bsaints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the coverseers
Or bishops; Greek episkopoi
and edeacons:
Or servants, or ministers; Greek diakonoi


1 Timothy 3:2

2Therefore gan overseer
Or bishop; Greek episkopos; a similar term occurs in verse 1
must be above reproach, ithe husband of one wife,
Or a man of one woman; also verse 12
ksober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, lhospitable, mable to teach,

1 Timothy 5:17

17Let the elders nwho rule well be considered worthy of odouble honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.

Titus 1:7

7For an overseer,
Or bishop; Greek episkopos
qas God’s steward, must be above reproach. He must not rbe arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent sor greedy for gain,

Hebrews 13:17

17Obey tyour leaders and submit to them, ufor they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to vgive an account. wLet them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.

1 Peter 2:25

25For xyou were straying like sheep, but have now returned to ythe Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

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