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What does the Bible say about pastors authority in the church?

13 verses about pastors authority in the church, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about pastors authority in the church

Hebrews 13:17 — 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. 20 votes
1 Timothy 3:1 — This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 11 votes
Acts 20:28 — Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. 10 votes
1 Thessalonians 5:12 — And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 9 votes
Titus 1:6 — If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 7 votes
Acts 14:23 — And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed. 5 votes
Hebrews 13:7 — Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation. 5 votes
1 Peter 5:3 — Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. 4 votes
Ephesians 4:11 — And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 3 votes
Matthew 28:18 — And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 2 votes
John 3:16 — For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 2 votes
John 10:16 — And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. 2 votes
2 Timothy 3:16 — All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 2 votes

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John (2), Acts (2), Hebrews (2), Matthew (1), Ephesians (1), 1 Thessalonians (1), 1 Timothy (1), 2 Timothy (1), Titus (1), 1 Peter (1)

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