one portion

Numbers 31:42-47
From the Israelites' half, which Moses had set apart from the men who had gone to war, . . .

flocks, or goats.

Numbers 31:28
Set aside a tribute for the LORD from what belongs to the soldiers who went into battle: one out of every five hundred, whether persons, cattle, donkeys, or sheep.

Numbers 18:24-28
For I have given the Levites as their inheritance the tenth that the Israelites present to the LORD as a contribution. That is why I told them that they would not receive an inheritance among the Israelites." . . .

1 Corinthians 9:13, 14
Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? . . .

keep the

Numbers 3:7, 8, 25, 31, 36
They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. . . .

Numbers 18:1-5, 23
The LORD said to Aaron, "You, your sons, and your father's house must bear the iniquity against the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity against the priesthood. . . .

1 Chronicles 9:27-29
They would spend the night stationed around the house of God, because they had responsibility for guarding it and opening it every morning. . . .

1 Chronicles 23:32
So the Levites were to carry out the responsibilities for the Tent of Meeting and the Holy Place, and, under their brothers the descendants of Aaron, the service of the house of the LORD.

1 Chronicles 26:20-27
Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things. . . .

Acts 20:28
Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.

1 Corinthians 4:2
Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.

Colossians 4:17
Tell Archippus: "See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord."

Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.