Those entrusted with the responsibility of preaching are to discharge it faithfully, boldly and persistently in the power of the Holy Spirit. The Christian community should honour faithful preachers and challenge those who fail to honour their responsibility.

2 Timothy 2:15

The responsibilities of preachers

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They must be diligent in their preaching

1 Timothy 4:13-16
2 Timothy 4:1-5
Acts 20:20

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They must be faithful in their preaching

Jeremiah 26:1-2; 42:4
Acts 20:25-27
2 Timothy 4:1-5

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They must be persistent in their preaching

Acts 18:4-6; 20:31
1 Thessalonians 2:1-2
Acts 28:31

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They must be bold in their preaching

Jeremiah 26:7-15
Amos 7:10-17
Acts 4:18-20; 5:27-29; 14:1-3
Acts 14:21-22

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They must be encouraging in their preaching

Acts 15:32
1 Corinthians 14:3-5
1 Thessalonians 2:11-12
2 Timothy 4:2
Acts 1:8
1 Corinthians 2:4

They must be filled with the Holy Spirit

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Acts 4:31-33
1 Thessalonians 1:5
1 Peter 1:12
Mark 6:34

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They must be compassionate in their preaching

Matthew 9:35-38
1 Timothy 5:17

The responsibilities of the church towards preachers

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Faithful preachers should be honoured

Matthew 13:53-57
Luke 10:3-8
Hebrews 13:7

pp Mk 6:2-4

Galatians 1:6-9

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Unfaithful preachers are to be exposed and will be judged

Jeremiah 14:14-16
Ezekiel 13:1-23
1 Timothy 1:3-4; 4:1-7
Titus 1:10-11
2 Peter 2:1-3
Revelation 2:14-16,20-23

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8342 servanthood
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