is a.

1 Timothy 1:15
This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.

1 Timothy 4:9
This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance.

2 Timothy 2:11
This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

Titus 3:8
This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

the office.

1 Timothy 3:2-7
An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, . . .

Acts 1:20
"For it is written in the book of Psalms: 'May his dwelling be deserted; let there be no one to live in it, ' and, 'May another take his office.'

Philippians 1:1
Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:

Titus 1:7
As God's steward, an overseer must be above reproach--not self-absorbed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money.

1 Peter 2:25
For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

bishop.

Acts 20:28
Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.

Hebrews 12:15
Be careful that no one falls short of the grace of God, so that no root of bitterness will spring up to cause trouble and defile many.

1 Peter 4:15
Indeed, none of you should suffer as a murderer or thief or wrongdoer, or even as a meddler.

1 Peter 5:2
Be shepherds of God's flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but because it is God's will; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;

desireth.

Proverbs 11:30
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.

Luke 15:10
In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God's angels over one sinner who repents."

Romans 11:13
I am speaking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch as I am the apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry,

Ephesians 4:12
to equip the saints for works of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,

1 Thessalonians 5:14
And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

James 5:19, 20
My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, . . .