What does the Bible say about serving the church?

11 verses about serving the church, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about serving the church

1. 1 Peter 4:10 — As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 7 votes
2. Colossians 3:23 — And what soever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 6 votes
3. 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. 4 votes
4. Galatians 6:10 — As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. 4 votes
5. Psalms 100:2 — Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 votes
6. Ephesians 4:11 — And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 3 votes
7. 1 Corinthians 12:4 — Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 2 votes
8. Ephesians 4:12 — For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 2 votes
9. 1 Timothy 4:14 — Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. 2 votes
10. 2 Timothy 2:15 — Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 votes
11. 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. 2 votes

Where these verses are

Ephesians (2), Psalms (1), Acts (1), 1 Corinthians (1), Galatians (1), Colossians (1), 1 Timothy (1), 2 Timothy (1), Hebrews (1), 1 Peter (1)

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• Pastors Aide
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• The Fivefold Ministry
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• Taking Care Of The Pastor
• Pastors Authority In The Church
• Lead By Example
• Church Membership
• Walking In Your Anointing
• Ushers
• Pastoral Responsibilities

Topical Bible data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/topics/), CC BY 4.0. Votes reflect how many readers judged each verse relevant; they are not a doctrinal ranking. Verse text: King James Version.