Dictionary of Bible Themes
The regular ministry of officially appointed or recognised ministers is a particular instance of the duty and call of all God's people.
Acts 20:28The responsibilities of those in recognised ministry
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As shepherds
1 Peter 5:2Hebrews 13:17See also
As watchmen
Romans 16:17Philippians 3:21 Timothy 3:2See also
As teachers
2 Timothy 2:2,241 Timothy 4:16See also
As examples
Acts 20:281 Peter 5:31 Thessalonians 5:12-13What believers owe to those with recognised ministries
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Respect
Philippians 2:291 Timothy 5:17Hebrews 13:17See also
Obedience
1 Corinthians 16:15-161 Corinthians 9:14Support
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Luke 10:7Despite Jesus Christ's command, Paul did not claim his rights in this matter, but supported himself as a tentmaker.
Galatians 6:61 Timothy 5:18Deuteronomy 25:4Romans 15:30See also
Prayer
Ephesians 6:19Philippians 1:191 Thessalonians 5:25Hebrews 13:18Philippians 2:29-30See also
Hospitality
Galatians 4:14Hebrews 13:7Imitation
Colossians 4:17Recognised ministers should encourage the ministries of other believers
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Romans 12:6-81 Corinthians 12:4-11Ephesians 4:7,11-13The Holy Spirit allocates gifts and enables ministries. No individual has all the gifts; ministry is shared and mutual
Galatians 5:13The motivation of ministry is mutual love
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Romans 12:10; 13:8Colossians 3:12-141 Thessalonians 3:12Hebrews 13:11 Peter 1:221 John 3:23Ephesians 4:2How love is expressed in mutual ministry
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In humility
Romans 12:10,16Galatians 5:261 Peter 5:51 Thessalonians 5:14See also
In patience
James 5:9Romans 15:7See also
In acceptance and forbearance
Colossians 3:13Ephesians 4:32See also
In kindness, compassion and forgiveness
Colossians 3:131 Thessalonians 5:15Galatians 6:2In burden-bearing
1 Thessalonians 5:11See also
In encouragement
Hebrews 3:13; 10:24-25Colossians 3:16See also
In teaching and admonition
Romans 15:14Ephesians 5:191 Thessalonians 5:14James 5:16In prayer and confession of sin
1 Peter 4:9See also
In hospitality
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