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... piety - That they possess good sense and sound judgment — That they be or- thodox , and well informed in gospel truth — That they have emi- nent prudence - That they be of good report among them who are without ― That they be men of ...
... piety - That they possess good sense and sound judgment — That they be or- thodox , and well informed in gospel truth — That they have emi- nent prudence - That they be of good report among them who are without ― That they be men of ...
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... piety , and a diligent and faithful discharge of their religious duties ? Is it not a fact that all who make a profession of religion , are strictly watched by the world ? Is it not a fact that those persons who take office in the ...
... piety , and a diligent and faithful discharge of their religious duties ? Is it not a fact that all who make a profession of religion , are strictly watched by the world ? Is it not a fact that those persons who take office in the ...
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... piety be of a questionable kind . Should they not study to acquire an accurate and extensive knowledge of the sacred writings , that they may be able to instruct the ignorant , and to resolve the doubts of those who are involved in ...
... piety be of a questionable kind . Should they not study to acquire an accurate and extensive knowledge of the sacred writings , that they may be able to instruct the ignorant , and to resolve the doubts of those who are involved in ...
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... piety , than the most sanguinary persecution that can be inflicted by the arm of power . In every church completely organized , that is , fur- nished with all the officers which Christ has instituted , and which are necessary for ...
... piety , than the most sanguinary persecution that can be inflicted by the arm of power . In every church completely organized , that is , fur- nished with all the officers which Christ has instituted , and which are necessary for ...
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... piety , gravity , prudence , and experi- ence , to assist in inspection and government . When , however , the bishop or pastor , who was the stated preacher , was sick , or absent , he might direct a ruling elder to take his place on a ...
... piety , gravity , prudence , and experi- ence , to assist in inspection and government . When , however , the bishop or pastor , who was the stated preacher , was sick , or absent , he might direct a ruling elder to take his place on a ...
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Page 33 - Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
Page 171 - AND in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
Page 13 - And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.
Page 201 - Take you wise men, and understanding, and known among your tribes, and I will make them rulers over you.
Page 44 - 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...
Page 40 - And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you ; And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake.
Page 168 - Let the righteous smite me ; it shall be a kindness : and let him reprove me ; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.
Page xvii - THE catholic or universal church, which is invisible, consists of the whole number of the elect, that have been, are, or shall be gathered into one, under Christ the head thereof; and is the spouse, the body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
Page 44 - Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being examples to the flock.
Page 28 - And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.