Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 7000 God's people » 7700 Leadership and the people of God » 7748 overseers In the OT a variety of supervisory roles are mentioned. In the NT “overseers” (traditionally translated “bishops”) describes the role of local church leaders. Overseers in the OT In secular life Exodus 5:6; Ruth 2:5-6; 1 Kings 5:16; 2 Chronicles 2:2; Nehemiah 3:5; Proverbs 6:6-7 In religious life Numbers 8:22; 1 Chronicles 25:2; 2 Chronicles 23:18; Ezra 3:9; Nehemiah 11:11; Jeremiah 20:1 Overseers in the NT In secular life In the church Philippians 1:1 A title for local church leaders. The role of local church “elders” Acts 20:28 Here, as elsewhere in the NT, “elders” and “overseers” are virtually synonymous. See also 1 Peter 5:1-4 Their qualifications 1 Timothy 3:1-7 See also Titus 1:7 A title of Jesus Christ See also
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