The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.

1 Timothy 5:17

You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 2:1

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

2 Timothy 2:15

And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient;

2 Timothy 2:24

Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood.

Acts 20:28

For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and ordinances.

Ezra 7:10

And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.

Jeremiah 3:15

And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time?

Luke 12:42

He who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored.

Proverbs 27:18