Church government

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• Acts 14:23

  And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.

• Acts 5:29

  Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

• Romans 13:1

  Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

• Acts 20:28

  Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

• Romans 13:1–7

  Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: …

• Psalms 22:28

  For the kingdom is the LORD'S: and he is the governor among the nations.

• John 19:11

  Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.

• Titus 1:5

  For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:

• Titus 3:1

  Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

• 1 Peter 2:13–14

  Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.

• 1 Timothy 5:17

  Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

• Hebrews 13:17

  Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

• Ephesians 4:11

  And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

• 1 Timothy 3:2

  A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

• 1 Peter 2:14

  Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.

• Matthew 22:17–21

  Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not? But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. …

• 1 Corinthians 12:12

  For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.

• Romans 13:4

  For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

• 1 Corinthians 12:28

  And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.

• 1 Timothy 3:1–7

  This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; …

• Romans 13:2

  Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

• 1 Timothy 2:1–3

  I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

• 1 Peter 2:13–17

  Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: …

• Ephesians 1:22

  And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,

• Isaiah 9:6–7

  For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

• Romans 13:6

  For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

• 1 Peter 2:13

  Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

• Romans 13:3

  For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:

• Philippians 3:20

  For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:

• Romans 8:28

  And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

• Daniel 2:44

  And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.

• 1 Timothy 2:1–2

  I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

• Daniel 2:21

  And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:

• Isaiah 9:6

  For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

• 1 Peter 5:1–4

  The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: 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. …

• Revelation 1:1

  The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

• Proverbs 19:21

  There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

• Psalms 75:7

  But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.

• Romans 13:6–7

  For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

• Romans 13:1–2

  Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.