The term "ministrant" is not directly found in most English translations of the Bible, including the Berean Standard Bible . However, the concept of a ministrant, one who serves or ministers, is deeply rooted in biblical teachings and is closely associated with the roles of service and ministry within the Christian faith.

Biblical Context and Meaning

In the biblical context, a ministrant is often synonymous with a servant or minister, someone who performs duties in service to God and others. This role is exemplified in various forms throughout Scripture, from the Levitical priests in the Old Testament to the deacons and elders in the New Testament church.

Old Testament

In the Old Testament, the Levites were set apart as ministrants to serve in the tabernacle and later in the temple. They were responsible for the sacred duties associated with worship and sacrifices. Numbers 3:6-8 states, "Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. They are to perform duties for him and for the whole community at the Tent of Meeting by attending to the service of the tabernacle."

The role of the Levites as ministrants highlights the importance of dedicated service to God, emphasizing obedience, holiness, and the facilitation of worship for the people of Israel.

New Testament

In the New Testament, the concept of ministry expands beyond the Levitical priesthood to include all believers, who are called to serve one another in love. Jesus Christ Himself is the ultimate example of a ministrant, as He came "not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many" (Matthew 20:28).

The early church recognized specific roles of service, such as deacons and elders, who were appointed to meet the needs of the community and to ensure the effective functioning of the church. Acts 6:3-4 describes the selection of the first deacons: "Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will devote ourselves to prayer and the ministry of the word."

Spiritual Gifts and Service

The Apostle Paul frequently addresses the concept of ministry and service in his epistles, emphasizing that every believer is endowed with spiritual gifts for the purpose of building up the body of Christ. In Romans 12:6-7 , Paul writes, "We have different gifts according to the grace given to us. If one's gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; if it is serving, let him serve."

Paul's teachings underscore the diversity of gifts and the unity of purpose within the church, encouraging believers to use their gifts as ministrants in service to God and others.

The Heart of a Ministrant

The heart of a ministrant is characterized by humility, love, and a willingness to serve. Philippians 2:3-4 exhorts believers, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others."

This attitude reflects the servanthood of Christ and is foundational to the Christian life, as believers are called to emulate His example in their relationships and service.

Conclusion

While the specific term "ministrant" may not appear in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept is integral to the biblical narrative and the life of the church. From the Old Testament priests to the New Testament believers, the call to serve is a central theme, inviting all followers of Christ to participate in the work of ministry with a heart of devotion and love.1. (a.) Performing service as a minister; attendant on service; acting under command; subordinate.

2. (n.) One who ministers.

4889. sundoulos -- a fellow servant
... fellow servant. From sun and doulos; a co-slave, ie Servitor or ministrant of the
same master (human or divine) -- fellowservant. see GREEK sun. ...
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Index of Subjects.
... relation of character of ministrant and recipient to, [1201]453, [1202]456,
[1203]457, [1204]474, [1205]481, [1206]490, [1207]506, [1208]520, [1209]521, [1210 ...
/.../writings in connection with the donatist controversy /index of subjects 2.htm

Petilianus Said: "Nor Indeed Will it be Possible that the Holy ...
... but in virtue of the stainless merits of Him who instituted this baptism; or else
if only a pure conscience on the part both of the ministrant and the ...
/.../chapter 35 81 petilianus.htm

The Prince of Life
... scatters for ever the darkness of death. Matthew next notices the angel ministrant
and herald. His narrative leaves the impression that ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/the prince of life.htm

Jesus and his Fellow Townsmen.
... the story of him who is himself the good news, the gospel of God, becomes not only
more and more believable to his heart, but more and more ministrant to his ...
/.../macdonald/hope of the gospel/jesus and his fellow townsmen.htm

The Dawn of Mind
... do they blend into one; the one individual ruling soul always remains facing, in
an attitude of complete isolation, the homogeneous but ministrant monads, the ...
/.../drummond/the lowell lectures on the ascent of man/chapter iv the dawn of.htm

The Purification of the virgin and the Presentation in the Temple
... The chief of the ministrant lay-representatives of Israel on duty (the so-called
station-men') ranged those, who presented themselves before the Lord as ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter vii the purification of.htm

The Christian's Peace and the Christian's Consistency
... soldier+, a man who has toiled and contended at my very side for the Lord and against
the Enemy, +while he is+ also +your missionary and ministrant[6] for my ...
/.../moule/philippian studies/chapter iv the christians peace.htm

The Women of the Gospel Narrative the Study of the Early Christian ...
... The gospel narrative gives a prominent place to woman,"as a believer in Christ,
as His devoted follower and constant ministrant, and also as a faithful and ...
/.../brittain/women of early christianity/i the women of the.htm

Confessio Augustana.
... datum esse. Idem testatur Hieronymus, qui ait, sacerdotes Eucharisti?? ministrant,
et sanguinem Christi populis dividunt. Imo Gelasius ...
/.../the creeds of the evangelical protestant churches/confessio augustana.htm

Ministrant (15 Occurrences)
...Ministrant (15 Occurrences). Matthew 20:26 but not so shall it be among you, but
whoever may will among you to become great, let him be your ministrant; (YLT). ...
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Tych'icus (5 Occurrences)
... may know -- ye also -- the things concerning me -- what I do, all things make known
to you shall Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful ministrant in the ...
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Ministrants (18 Occurrences)

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Declared (261 Occurrences)
... Acts 13:5 and having come unto Salamis, they declared the word of God in the synagogues
of the Jews, and they had also John 'as' a ministrant; (YLT). ...
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Ministers (49 Occurrences)

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Greater (219 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Matthew 23:11 And the greater of you shall be your ministrant, (YLT).
Matthew 23:13 "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! ...
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Worker (36 Occurrences)
... 1 Thessalonians 3:2 and did send Timotheus -- our brother, and a ministrant of God,
and our fellow-workman in the good news of the Christ -- to establish you ...
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Placing (44 Occurrences)
... 1 Timothy 4:6 These things placing before the brethren, thou shalt be a good ministrant
of Jesus Christ, being nourished by the words of the faith, and of the ...
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Circumcised (58 Occurrences)
... Romans 15:8 And I say Jesus Christ to have become a ministrant of circumcision for
the truth of God, to confirm the promises to the fathers, (See RSV). ...
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Commission (11 Occurrences)
... Colossians 1:25 of which I -- I did become a ministrant according to the dispensation
of God, that was given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God, (See NIV ...
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