Deacons

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• 1 Timothy 3:8–13

  Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. …

• Acts 6:1–6

  And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. …

• 1 Timothy 3:12

  Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

• 1 Timothy 3:1–16

  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; …

• John 12:26

  If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

• Philippians 1:1

  Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

• 1 Timothy 3:11

  Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

• 1 Timothy 3:1–13

  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; …

• Acts 6:1–15

  And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. …

• 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.

• Titus 1:6–9

  If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate; …

• Romans 16:1

  I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:

• 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 Timothy 3:8

  Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

• 1 Timothy 3:13

  For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

• 1 Peter 4:7–11

  But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. Use hospitality one to another without grudging. …

• 1 Timothy 3:10

  And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.

• Acts 2:42

  And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

• Acts 6:1–7

  And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. …

• 1 Timothy 3:1

  This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

• Romans 16:1–2

  I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.

• Matthew 23:11

  But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.

• Titus 1:1–16

  Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour; …

• Ephesians 4:11

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

• 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.

• Acts 6:3

  Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

• 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 1:7

  For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

• 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.

• 1 Timothy 3:5

  (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

• 1 Timothy 2:8

  I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

• 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.

• Romans 12:1

  I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

• Acts 6:2

  Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.

• James 5:14

  Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

• Hebrews 13:7

  Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.

• Titus 2:3

  The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;

• 1 Peter 5:2

  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 Timothy 3:4

  One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

• 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.