Bible Verses About
Pastors
Shepherds of God's people — encouragement for pastors.
“And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”
“And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;”
“For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:”
“The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:”
“Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.”
“This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.”
“My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.”
“Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.”
“Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.”
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Frequently asked
What does the Bible say about pastors?
Scripture speaks to pastors in passages such as Jeremiah 3:15, Ephesians 4:11, Titus 1:5. For example, Jeremiah 3:15 says, “And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”
What is a well-known Bible verse about pastors?
Jeremiah 3:15 — “And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”
What is a short Bible verse about pastors?
Proverbs 27:23 — “Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.”