Bible Verses About "What Is the Role of Elders in the Bible"
Elders (also called overseers or pastors) shepherd the church by teaching, guarding doctrine, caring for members, and providing spiritual leadership.
Elders (also called overseers or pastors) shepherd the church by teaching, guarding doctrine, caring for members, and providing spiritual leadership.
"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." — 1 Peter 5:2 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Role of Elders in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"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."
"Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers."
"Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account."
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