Apostolic authority derives directly from Jesus Christ, who commissions apostles. It is rigorously upheld within the church.

Romans 1:5

Apostolic authority is based on divine commission

See also

Romans 1:1
2 Corinthians 1:1
Galatians 1:1
Ephesians 1:1
Colossians 1:1
1 Timothy 1:1
2 Timothy 1:1
Matthew 10:40

Apostolic authority derives from Jesus Christ

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Matthew 28:18-20
Mark 6:7
2 Peter 3:2
1 Corinthians 12:28

The authority of apostles is related to their ministry role

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Ephesians 4:11

There appears to be a definite order of priority with apostles at the head.

2 Corinthians 13:10

The exercise of apostolic authority within the church

In building up the body

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2 Corinthians 10:8

Paul had special authority as founder of this church.

Acts 4:34-35; 6:2-6; 15:6,22-23; 16:4

In general oversight

1 Thessalonians 4:2

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In teaching

Galatians 1:11-12
1 Thessalonians 2:4; 4:8
Acts 14:23

In appointing leaders

Acts 5:3-4,7-9
1 Corinthians 5:3-5

In church discipline

1 Thessalonians 2:6

The right to be supported

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1 Corinthians 9:4,11-14

Paul did not demand such support (see 1Th 2:9).

2 Corinthians 11:7-9
1 Corinthians 9:2

The marks of a true apostle

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False apostles exist

2 Corinthians 11:4-5; 12:11
2 Corinthians 3:1-3

Fruit confirms apostolic ministry

2 Corinthians 12:12

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Signs confirm apostolic authority

Mark 16:20
Acts 5:12
Romans 15:19

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5215 authority
7026 church, leadership
7939 ministry