50 Bible Verses About Leadership

“who may go out before them, and who may come in before them, and who may lead them out, and who may bring them in; that the congregation of Yahweh may not be as sheep which have no shepherd.””

“Only be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded you. Don’t turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go.”

““Because the leaders took the lead in Israel, because the people offered themselves willingly, be blessed, Yahweh!”

“Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.”

“In times past, even when Saul was king, it was you who led out and brought in Israel. Yahweh your God said to you, ‘You shall be shepherd of my people Israel, and you shall be prince over my people Israel.’””

“Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the thirty and a leader of the thirty; Jeremiah; Jahaziel; Johanan; Jozabad the Gederathite;”

“Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,”

“Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet.”

“Behold, there are the divisions of the priests and the Levites, for all the service of God’s house. Every willing man who has skill, for any kind of service, shall be with you in all kinds of work. Also the captains and all the people will be entirely at your command.””

“Behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of Yahweh; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all the king’s matters. Also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and may Yahweh be with the good.””

“Save your people, and bless your inheritance. Be their shepherd also, and bear them up forever.”

“Do good to your servant, according to your word, Yahweh.”

“Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.”

“Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. Your dominion endures throughout all generations. Yahweh is faithful in all his words, and loving in all his deeds.Some manuscripts omit these last two lines.”

“He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom. He will gently lead those who have their young.”

““Behold, he will come up like a lion from the pride of the Jordan against the strong habitation: for I will suddenly make them run away from it; and whoever is chosen, I will appoint him over it. For who is like me? Who will appoint me a time? Who is the shepherd who will stand before me?””

“Behold, the enemy will come up like a lion from the pride of the Jordan against the strong habitation; for I will suddenly make them run away from it. Whoever is chosen, I will appoint him over it; for who is like me? Who will appoint me a time? Who is the shepherd who can stand before me?””

“It is enough for the disciple that he be like his teacher, and the servant like his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul,Literally, Lord of the Flies, or the devil how much more those of his household!”

“It shall not be so among you, but whoever desires to become great among you shall beTR reads “let him be” instead of “shall be” your servant.”

“He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, ‘to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,’ 1:17 Malachi 4:6 and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to prepare a people prepared for the Lord.””

“No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. You aren’t able to serve God and Mammon.”“Mammon” refers to riches or a false god of wealth.”

“I am the good shepherd.Isaiah 40:11; Ezekiel 34:11-12,15,22 The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”

“If anyone serves me, let him follow me. Where I am, there will my servant also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.”

“Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his lord.’John 13:16 If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will also keep yours.”

“preaching boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus.TR and NU omit “Jesus” and reverse the order of verses 28 & 29. He spoke and disputed against the Hellenists,The Hellenists were Hebrews who used Greek language and culture. but they were seeking to kill him.”

“preaching God’s Kingdom, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness, without hindrance.”

“not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;”

“There are various kinds of service, and the same Lord.”

“God has set some in the assembly: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle workers, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various kinds of languages.”

“in pureness, in knowledge, in perseverance, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in sincere love,”

“Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.”

“He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherdsor, pastors and teachers;”

“proving what is well pleasing to the Lord.”

“This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer,or, superintendents, or bishops he desires a good work.”

“The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;”

“not a drinker, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous;”

“Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.”

“Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.”

“But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.”

“Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”

“The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,”

“in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,”

“Say these things and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no man despise you.”

“Remember your leaders, men who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the results of their conduct, imitate their faith.”

“Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.”

“Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.”

“For you were going astray like sheep; but now have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer“Overseer” is from the Greek episkopon, which can mean overseer, curator, guardian, or superintendent. of your souls.”

“Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly;”

“and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control perseverance; and in perseverance godliness;”

“and in godliness brotherly affection; and in brotherly affection, love.”