Bible Verses About Leadership

Philippians 2:1-81 If therefore there is any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassion, 2 make my joy full by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind; 3 doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself; 4 each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others. 5 Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, existing in the form of God, didn’t consider equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, yes, the death of the cross. Related Topics: Encouragement Friendship Joy Love Motivation
Mark 10:42-4542 Jesus summoned them and said to them, “You know that they who are recognized as rulers over the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 43 But it shall not be so among you, but whoever wants to become great among you shall be your servant. 44 Whoever of you wants to become first among you shall be bondservant of all. 45 For the Son of Man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Related Topics: Humility Redemption Salvation Serving Serving Others
Matthew 20:25-2825 But Jesus summoned them, and said, “You know that the rulers of the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 26 It shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. 27 Whoever desires to be first among you shall be your bondservant, 28 even as the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Related Topics: Going to Church Helping Others Service Serving The Church
Romans 12:1-131 Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. 2 Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God. 3 For I say through the grace that was given me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith. 4 For even as we have many members in one body, and all the members don’t have the same function, 5 so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another, 6 having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us: if prophecy, let’s prophesy according to the proportion of our faith; 7 or service, let’s give ourselves to service; or he who teaches, to his teaching; 8 or he who exhorts, to his exhorting; he who gives, let him do it with generosity; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good. 10 In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate to one another; in honor prefer one another, 11 not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, 12 rejoicing in hope, enduring in troubles, continuing steadfastly in prayer, 13 contributing to the needs of the saints, and given to hospitality. Related Topics: Friendship Joy Love Motivation Patience
1 Peter 5:1-71 Therefore I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed: 2 shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily; not for dishonest gain, but willingly; 3 not as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock. 4 When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn’t fade away. 5 Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility and subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you. Related Topics: God's Love Money Pride Stress Worry
Psalm 78:7272 So he was their shepherd according to the integrity of his heart, and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands.
Galatians 6:99 Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season if we don’t give up. Related Topics: Patience Serving Strength Time Working Hard
Luke 22:24-2724 A dispute also arose among them, which of them was considered to be greatest. 25 He said to them, “The kings of the nations lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’ 26 But not so with you. Rather, the one who is greater among you, let him become as the younger, and one who is governing, as one who serves. 27 For who is greater, one who sits at the table, or one who serves? Isn’t it he who sits at the table? But I am among you as one who serves. Related Topics: Humility Service Serving Serving God Serving Others
Ephesians 4:11-1611 He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers; 12 for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a full grown man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, 14 that we may no longer be children, tossed back and forth and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in craftiness, after the wiles of error; 15 but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him who is the head, Christ, 16 from whom all the body, being fitted and knit together through that which every joint supplies, according to the working in measure of each individual part, makes the body increase to the building up of itself in love. Related Topics: Love Relationships Serving Others Truth Work
Proverbs 4:2323 Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life. Related Topics: Dating Depression Profanity The Heart
Exodus 18:21-2221 Moreover you shall provide out of all the people able men which fear God: men of truth, hating unjust gain; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens. 22 Let them judge the people at all times. It shall be that every great matter they shall bring to you, but every small matter they shall judge themselves. So shall it be easier for you, and they shall share the load with you. Related Topics: Fear of the Lord Hatred
John 13:12-1512 So when he had washed their feet, put his outer garment back on, and sat down again, he said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you? 13 You call me, ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord.’ You say so correctly, for so I am. 14 If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that you should also do as I have done to you. Related Topics: Helping Others
Acts 20:2828 Take heed, therefore, to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the assembly of the Lord and God which he purchased with his own blood. Related Topics: Going to Church Redemption
1 Timothy 4:1212 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. Related Topics: Graduation Loving Others Purity Serving Serving God
Hebrews 13:1717 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. Related Topics: Accountability Going to Church Joy Respect Worrying
1 Timothy 3:2-132 The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching; 3 not a drinker, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous; 4 one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence; 5 (for how could someone who doesn’t know how to rule his own house take care of God’s assembly?) 6 not a new convert, lest being puffed up he fall into the same condemnation as the devil. 7 Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil. 8 Servants, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for money, 9 holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. 10 Let them also first be tested; then let them serve if they are blameless. 11 Their wives in the same way must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, and faithful in all things. 12 Let servants be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. 13 For those who have served well gain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. Related Topics: Family Marriage Pride Relationships Women
Titus 1:5-95 I left you in Crete for this reason, that you would set in order the things that were lacking and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you— 6 if anyone is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, who are not accused of loose or unruly behavior. 7 For the overseer must be blameless, as God’s steward, not self-pleasing, not easily angered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain; 8 but given to hospitality, a lover of good, sober minded, fair, holy, self-controlled, 9 holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict those who contradict him. Related Topics: Anger Drinking Honesty Lying Self Control
Philippians 4:12-1312 I know how to be humbled, and I also know how to abound. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need. 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Related Topics: Change Comfort Faith Graduation Perseverance
Proverbs 29:22 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan. Related Topics: Government
Proverbs 11:1414 Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory. Related Topics: Decision Making Guidance Listening Safety Teamwork
James 1:5-65 But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith, without any doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind and tossed. Related Topics: Generosity God's Will Graduation Helping Others Teachers
John 13:13-1713 You call me, ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord.’ You say so correctly, for so I am. 14 If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that you should also do as I have done to you. 16 Most certainly I tell you, a servant is not greater than his lord, neither is one who is sent greater than he who sent him. 17 If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. Related Topics: Humility Teachers Teaching Teaching Children
Hebrews 13:77 Remember your leaders, men who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the results of their conduct, imitate their faith.
John 17:20-2320 “Not for these only do I pray, but for those also who will believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one; even as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be one in us; that the world may believe that you sent me. 22 The glory which you have given me, I have given to them, that they may be one, even as we are one, 23 I in them, and you in me, that they may be perfected into one, that the world may know that you sent me and loved them, even as you loved me. Related Topics: Adoption Church Fellowship God's Love Teamwork
Isaiah 41:1010 Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness. Related Topics: Anxiety Depression God's Love Healing Suicide
Luke 12:40-4840 Therefore be ready also, for the Son of Man is coming in an hour that you don’t expect him.” 41 Peter said to him, “Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everybody?” 42 The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times? 43 Blessed is that servant whom his lord will find doing so when he comes. 44 Truly I tell you that he will set him over all that he has. 45 But if that servant says in his heart, ‘My lord delays his coming,’ and begins to beat the menservants and the maidservants, and to eat and drink and to be drunken, 46 then the lord of that servant will come in a day when he isn’t expecting him and in an hour that he doesn’t know, and will cut him in two, and place his portion with the unfaithful. 47 That servant who knew his lord’s will, and didn’t prepare nor do what he wanted, will be beaten with many stripes, 48 but he who didn’t know, and did things worthy of stripes, will be beaten with few stripes. To whomever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him more will be asked. Related Topics: Accountability Gambling Judgment Money Serving Others
Luke 6:3131 “As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them. Related Topics: Gossip Integrity Loving Your Siblings
John 3:3030 He must increase, but I must decrease. Related Topics: Selflessness
2 Timothy 1:77 For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. Related Topics: Comfort Courage Motivation Self Control Stress
Proverbs 3:5-105 Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. 7 Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil. 8 It will be health to your body, and nourishment to your bones. 9 Honor Yahweh with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase; 10 so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. Related Topics: Anxiety Faith Healing Money Trusting God
Romans 8:2828 We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose. Related Topics: Graduation Love Loving Others Patience Work
Jeremiah 23:11 “Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!” says Yahweh.
Proverbs 27:23-2423 Know well the state of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds, 24 for riches are not forever, nor does the crown endure to all generations. Related Topics: Animals Finances Wealth
2 Timothy 2:1515 Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth. Related Topics: Education Going to Church Graduation Teaching Working Hard
1 Timothy 5:1717 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching. Related Topics: Honoring Your Parents Teachers
James 3:11 Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment. Related Topics: Accountability Preaching Spiritual Gifts The Power of Words
Proverbs 24:1010 If you falter in the time of trouble, your strength is small. Related Topics: Strength and Courage
Proverbs 22:2929 Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won’t serve obscure men. Related Topics: Business Creativity Work Working
Matthew 24:45-5145 “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has set over his household, to give them their food in due season? 46 Blessed is that servant whom his lord finds doing so when he comes. 47 Most certainly I tell you that he will set him over all that he has. 48 But if that evil servant should say in his heart, ‘My lord is delaying his coming,’ 49 and begins to beat his fellow servants, and eat and drink with the drunkards, 50 the lord of that servant will come in a day when he doesn’t expect it and in an hour when he doesn’t know it, 51 and will cut him in pieces and appoint his portion with the hypocrites. That is where the weeping and grinding of teeth will be. Related Topics: Alcohol Drinking God's Faithfulness Hypocrisy Serving
James 4:1010 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you. Related Topics: Attitude Surrender
James 1:1212 Blessed is a person who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord promised to those who love him. Related Topics: Graduation Not Giving Up Perseverance Stress Trust
2 Timothy 2:22 The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same things to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Related Topics: Education Preaching Teachers Teaching
1 Corinthians 12:1212 For as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, being many, are one body; so also is Christ.
1 Timothy 4:88 For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now and of that which is to come. Related Topics: Beauty God's Promises Modesty Promises Vanity
1 Thessalonians 5:1414 We exhort you, brothers: Admonish the disorderly; encourage the faint-hearted; support the weak; be patient toward all. Related Topics: Frustration Helping Others Missions Patience Working Hard
Matthew 7:1212 Therefore, whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets. Related Topics: Bullying Compassion Decision Making Relationships Sympathy
Matthew 5:3737 But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and your ‘No’ be ‘No.’ Whatever is more than these is of the evil one. Related Topics: Communication Evil
John 10:1111 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. Related Topics: Jesus Died for Our Sins Knowing God
2 Corinthians 12:5-105 On behalf of such a one I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except in my weaknesses. 6 For if I would desire to boast, I will not be foolish; for I will speak the truth. But I refrain, so that no man may think more of me than that which he sees in me or hears from me. 7 By reason of the exceeding greatness of the revelations, that I should not be exalted excessively, a thorn in the flesh was given to me: a messenger of Satan to torment me, that I should not be exalted excessively. 8 Concerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me. 9 He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, and in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong. Related Topics: Depression Encouragement Healing Joy Prayer
1 Samuel 13:13-1413 Samuel said to Saul, “You have done foolishly. You have not kept the commandment of Yahweh your God, which he commanded you; for now Yahweh would have established your kingdom on Israel forever. 14 But now your kingdom will not continue. Yahweh has sought for himself a man after his own heart, and Yahweh has appointed him to be prince over his people, because you have not kept that which Yahweh commanded you.”
Jeremiah 1:55 “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I sanctified you. I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.” Related Topics: Babies Identity Knowledge
Ephesians 2:8-108 for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, that no one would boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them. Related Topics: Faith Helping Others Pride Suicide Trusting God
Proverbs 23:99 Don’t speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words. Related Topics: Fools
Matthew 23:1010 Neither be called masters, for one is your master, the Christ.
2 Samuel 5:22 In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led Israel out and in. Yahweh said to you, ‘You will be shepherd of my people Israel, and you will be prince over Israel.’”
Proverbs 21:2323 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles. Related Topics: Communication Cussing Gossip Profanity The Tongue
Proverbs 31:8-98 Open your mouth for the mute, in the cause of all who are left desolate. 9 Open your mouth, judge righteously, and serve justice to the poor and needy.” Related Topics: Adoption Caring for Others Helping the Poor and Needy Justice Serving
Proverbs 16:1212 It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
Proverbs 29:44 The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down. Related Topics: Bribery Government Greed
Numbers 12:33 Now the man Moses was very humble, more than all the men who were on the surface of the earth. Related Topics: Being Humble Gentleness
Proverbs 29:1414 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever. Related Topics: Government Justice

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