Bible Verses About "What Is a Pastor in the Bible"
A pastor is an elder called to shepherd God's flock through teaching, prayer, spiritual oversight, and personal example, following the model of Christ the Chief Shepherd.
A pastor is an elder called to shepherd God's flock through teaching, prayer, spiritual oversight, and personal example, following the model of Christ the Chief Shepherd.
"And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ." — Ephesians 4:11-12 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is a Pastor in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ."
"Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away."
"Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine."
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