G4291 προΐστημι (proḯstēmi)

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Verb

Quick Definition

προΐστημι v. I rule

Strong's Definition

to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise

Derivation: from G4253 (πρό) and G2476 (ἵστημι);

KJV Usage: maintain, be over, rule

UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

προΐστημι (G4291) — προΐσταμαι

verb | ἵστημι

36.1 · (προΐσταμαι[a]) · Guide, Discipline, Follow · Guide, Lead

to guide, to direct, to lead to so influence others as to cause them to follow a recommended course of action In some languages it is difficult to distinguish readily between expressions for ‘leading’ and those which refer to ‘ruling’ or ‘governing,’ but it is important to try to distinguish clearly between these two different sets of interpersonal relations. In some languages, the concept of ‘leading’ can be expressed by ‘showing how to’ or ‘demonstrating how one ought to.’ In other languages it is possible to speak of ‘leading’ as simply ‘going ahead of,’ but too often such an expression may designate only ‘a scout’ who goes ahead to see whether things are safe, or it may refer only to a person who insists on his prerogative as the most distinguished person in a group.
The phrase ‘in the Lord’ in 1TH 5:12 probably refers to matters concerning the Christian life.

ROM 12:8 · 1TH 5:12 · 1TI 3:4 · 1TI 3:5 · 1TI 3:12

35.12 · (προΐσταμαι[b]) · Help, Care For · Help

to be active in helping, to be involved in giving aid to be engaged in helping or aiding

ROM 12:8 · TIT 3:8

68.67 · (προΐσταμαι[c]) · Aspect · Do Intensely or Extensively

to strive for, to devote oneself to to engage in something with intense devotion

1TI 5:17 · TIT 3:14

¹ TIT 3:14 It is possible to analyze the use of προΐστημι in TIT 3:14 as being a matter of case relations (Domain 90).

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

προΐστημι: 2 aorist infinitive προστῆναι; perfect participle προεστώς; present middle προισταμαι; from Homer, Iliad 4, 156 down; 1. in the transitive tenses to set or place before; to set over. 2. in the perfect pluperfect and 2 aorist active and in the present and imperfect middle a. to be over, to superintend, preside over (A. V. rule) (so from Herodotus down): 1Ti_5:17; with a genitive of the person or thing over which one presides, 1Th_5:12; 1 Timothy 3:4 f, 12 . b. to be a protector or guardian; to give aid (Euripides, Demosthenes, Aeschines, Polybius): Rom_12:8 ((others with A. V. to rule; cf. Fritzsche at the passage; Stuart, commentary, excurs. xii.)). c. to care for, give attention to: with a genitive of the thing, καλῶν ἔργων, Tit_3:8; Tit_3:14; for examples from secular writings see Kypke and Lösner; (some (cf. R. V. marginal reading) would render these two examples profess honest occupations (see ἔργον, 1); but cf. ἔργον, 3, p. 248b middle and Field, Otium Norv. pars iii, at the passage cited).

Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary

προίστημι proistēmi 8x

to set before; met. to set over, appoint with authority; intrans. 2 aor. προὔστην, perf. προέστηκα, part. προεστώς, and mid. προίσταμαι, to preside, govern, superintend, Rom. 12:8; 1 Thess. 5:12; 1 Tim. 3:4, 5, 12; 5:17; mid. to undertake resolutely, to practise diligently, to maintain the practice of, Tit. 3:8, 14*

Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon

προ-ΐστημι,

[in LXX: II Ki 13:17, Pr 23:5 26:17, Is 43:24, Am 6:10 (no proper Heb. equiv.), Da LXX Bel 7, I Mac 5:19, IV Mac 11:27*;]

trans. in fut., 1 aor., and mid. 1 aor., to put before, set over (Plat., al.).

Intrans., in pf., plpf., 2 aor. and mid. pres. and impf.; to preside, rule, govern: Ro 12:8, I Ti 5:17; c. gen., I Th 5:12, I Ti 3:4, 5, 12;

to direct, maintain: c. gen. rei, καλῶν ἔργων, Tit 3:8, 14 (on R, mg., profess honest occupations, v. CGT, in l.; Field, Notes, 223 f.).†

Moulton & Milligan — Vocabulary of the Greek NT

προΐστημι which may also be cited along with Xen. Oecon, xvii. 4 in support of the application of Jas /.c. to early ‘‘crop’’ rather than to early ‘‘rain.’’ The comp. πρωιμώτερον = “‘ more punctually ᾿ occurs in P Tebt I. 272578 (B.c. 113). "᾿ προΐστημι, “‘put before,” ““βεῖ over,’’ and intrans. ‘‘ preside,” ‘‘ rule,” “govern.” The position of προϊσταμένους in 1 Thess 512 between κοπιῶντας and νουθετοῦντας (cf. Rom 128), combined with the general usage of the verb in the NT, makes it practically certain that the word cannot be a technical term of office, even if the persons referred to are officebearers of the Church (cf. Hort Zeclesta, p. 126 f.). This is further borne out by the wide and varied applications of the verb in the ordinary language of the time. For a more or less official use cf. P Tebt I. 558 (B.c. 118) where it is applied—rots προεστηκόσι τῶν ἱερῶν προσόδωϊν, and Chrest. 1. 706 (B.c. 57-6) διεδώκαμεν τὴν περὶ τούτων ἐπιτροπὴν Σωκράτῃ TO μάλιστα τοῦ ἱεροῦ διὰ παντὸς προϊσταμένῳ. In P Oxy VI. 8917? (a.p. 294) an exegetes is informed that he has been appointed to act in his official capacity on a date mentioned—éSokev ὥστε σὲ μὲν προστῆναι, “it was decided that you should preside ’’ (Edd.), and in BGU IV. 1028%-8.25 (ii/A.D.) we hear of the superintendents or heads of certain guilds—mpoecra@tt χαλκέων and Mapelv[w] καὶ τοῖς σὺν αὐτῷ προεστ(ῶσι). Similarly the word is applied to estate agents—P Ἀγ] II. 1323 (a.p. 32) a petition from τοῦ προεστῶτος τῶν Hvav8(pov), ‘the estate-agent of Evander,”’ and to the heads of villages—P Oxy IT. 239! (a.D. 66) ὀμνύω «+. μηδὲ μὴν ἀπὸ τοῦ νῦν προστήσε[σ]θί(αι) κώμης, ‘I swear that henceforward I shall not become headman of a village,” P Ryl Il. 122° (A.D. 127) ἀξιῶ, ἐάν σοι δόξῃ, κελεῦσαι τοῖς προεστῶσει τῆς κώμης, “1 beg you, if you think fit, to give orders to the chief men of the village,” and P Hamb I. 35 (c. A.D. 169) ots ἐκέλευσας προσταθῆναι κώμης Φιλαδελφεία[ς], τῶι κυρίωι χαίρειν. In P Tebt II. 32610 (c. a.p. 266) a woman petitions that her brother be appointed guardian of her daughter on the ground that προ[στ]ήσεσθαι γνησίως τοῦ παιδίου, “he will honourably protect the child.” Other exx. of the verb are PSI IV. 341% (B.c. 256-5) ἀκούοντες yap τὸ κλέος τῆς πόλεως Kal σὲ τὸν προεστηκότα χρηστὸν καὶ δίκαιον εἶναι, ἐδοκιμάσαμεν... ., P Lille I. το" (mid. iii/B.c.) π]αρὰ Σαραπίωνος τοῦ προεστηκότος τῆς αλλιξέ[νους] δωρεᾶς, P Petr II. 30(¢)4 (iii/B.c.) ὃ προεστηκὼς τοῦ Hiphyns ἀμ[πελῶνος, 20. III. 73% (iii/B.c.) τοῦ πίρο]εστηκότος τῆς λεγομένης ᾿Αρτεμιδώρου συνοικίας, ‘‘ the landlord of the lodging-house of Artemidorus, as it was called,” and P Oxy X. 12758 (iii/aA.p.) ὃ προεστὼς συμφωνίας αὐλητῶν kal μουσικῶν, ‘‘chief of a company of flute-players and musicians.” Cf. also for still wider uses P Fay 13° (B.C. 170?) καλῶς ποιήσετε προστάντες ΙΠετήσιος, “please support Petesis ”’ (Edd.), P Par 634° (B.c. 164) (= P Petr III. p. 20) ὑπὲρ τοῦ προστήσεσθαι τῶν κατὰ τὸν σπόρον μετὰ τῆς ἐνδεχομένης προσοχῆς, “‘ that you should attend to the seed-sowing with fitting care” (Mahaffy), and P Oxy XII. 14915 (early iv/a.p.) θαρρῶ... ὅτι ὄχλησις ἐὰν ἢ προίστασαι ἡμῶν, “1 am confident that if there is any trouble you are supporting me” (Edd.). Inthe early Christian letter P Amh I. 2(α) 111. 23 , προκειμαι (between A.D. 264 and 282) (=ZAZ, p. 195, Ghedini, p- 68) reference is made to certain business transactions carried through πάπᾳ Kal τοῖς κατ᾽ αὐτὸν ἁγιωτάτοις προ[εστῶσι, ‘with the Papas and the most holy rulers who are before him,” and in P Oxy I. 148! (a.p. 556) a/. the word is used of the head of a monastery. From the inscrr. cf. OG/S 7284 (B.C. 238-7) προέστη τῶν κα[θ᾽ αὑτὸν] ἀξίως τῆς πόλεως, and Sy// 318 (= 700)? (B.c. 118-7) where a certain Maapkos is described as προϊστάμενος τῶν τε κατὰ κοινὸν πᾶσιν Μακεδόσιν συνφερόντων. ἱ We may add that while Field (Votes, p. 223 f.) is able to cite exx. from late Greek of προΐστημι with the meaning ““manage some matter of business,” he rejects the RV mg rendering of Tit 3° ‘‘ profess honest occupations’ on the ground that καλῶν ἔργων must be taken in the usual sense of “good works,’’ Field’s objection may, ‘however, be met so far by some such rendering as ‘‘ make it their business to do good ’’ (Goodspeed).

Liddell-Scott-Jones — Greek-English Lexicon

προΐστημι (proistēmi) — to set before. προΐστημι, future -στήσω: aorist 1 προὔστησα, participle προστήσας, infinitive προστῆσαι. Causal in these tenses, as also in present and aorist 1 middle, set before, once in [Refs 8th c.BC+] put his body in the way, [Refs 5th c.BC+]

2. set over, ὃν ἡ πόλις ἀξιοῖ αὑτῆς προϊστάναι, variant for{-εστάναι}, [Refs 5th c.BC+]

3. exhibit publicly, prostitute, π. ἐπ᾽ οἰκημάτων [Refs 1st c.AD+]

II. middle, mostly aorist 1, put another before oneself, choose as one's leader, [Refs 5th c.BC+]take as one's guardian, [Refs 5th c.BC+]

II.2. put before one, put in front, σκίπωνα προστήσασθαι [Refs 5th c.BC+]; τὴν χεῖρα, so as to shade the eyes, [Refs 4th c.BC+]

II.3. metaphorically, put forward as an excuse or pretence, use as a screen, τί τάδε προὐστήσω λόγ; [Refs 5th c.BC+]

II.4. προστησώμεθα Τύρταιον put him forward, cite him as an authority, [Refs 5th c.BC+]

II.5. prefer, value above, ὦτα τοῦ νοῦ προστησάμενοι [Refs]

II.6. establish a thing before another, τοὺς ἀριθμοὺς τῆς ὑποστάσεως αὐτῶν (i.e. τῶν ὄντων) [Refs 3rd c.AD+]

II.7. manifest, [Refs] __B passive, with aorist 2 active προὔστην: perfect προέστηκα, 2nd pers. plural προέστατε [Refs 5th c.BC+]; infinitive προεστάναι, participle προεστώς (see. below): future perfect προεστήξομαι, see below [Refs]:—aorist passive προεστάθην, see below[Refs]:—come forward, variant for{προσ-} in [Refs 4th c.BC+] __B.2 c.accusative, approach as a suppliant, ἥ σε.. λιπαρεῖ προὔστην χερί [Refs 5th c.BC+]; προστῆναι μέσην τράπεζαν uncertain in [Refs 5th c.BC+] __B.3 with dative, stand so as to face another, σοὶ γὰρ αἴας πολέμιος προὔστη ποτέ [Refs 5th c.BC+] __B.4 stand in public, be a prostitute, [Refs 4th c.BC+] __B.II with genitive, to be set over, be at the head of, τῆς Ἑλλάδος [Refs 5th c.BC+]; especially to be chief or leader of a party, τῶν παράλων, τῶν ἐκ τοῦ πεδίου, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; π. αὐτῶν to be their ringleader, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; π. χοροῦ, στρατεύματος, [Refs]; π. τῶν πολιτειῶν head the respective parties in the state, [Refs 5th c.BC+] absolutely, οἱ προεστῶτες, _Ionic dialect_ -εῶτες, the leading men, τῶν σκυθέων [Refs 5th c.BC+]; οἱ ἐν ταῖς πόλεσι προστάντες [Refs 5th c.BC+] __B.II.2 in various relations, govern, direct, οὐκ ὀρθῶς σεωυτοῦ προέστηκας you do not manage yourself well, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἐργασίας, τέχνης, [Refs 3rd c.BC+] __B.II.3 stand before so as to guard, οἱ δορυφόροι Μασίστεω προέστησαν [Refs 5th c.BC+]: hence, support, succour, πρόστητ᾽ ἀναγκαίας τύχης [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ὁ προστὰς τῆς εἰρήνης the champion of peace, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; πάντων προστᾶσα [δύναμις] [Refs 5th c.BC+]; π. τινός to be his protector, [Refs 2nd c.BC+]; τῆς ἐναντίας π. γνώμης [Refs 2nd c.BC+]were the authors of.., [Refs 5th c.BC+]; π. [νόσου] [Refs 5th c.BC+]

STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Greek Lexicon

προ-ΐστημι [in LXX: 2Ki.13:17, Pro.23:5 26:17, Isa.43:24, Amo.6:10 (no proper Heb. equiv.), Dan LXX Bel 1:7, 1Ma.5:19, 4Ma.11:27 * ;] __1. trans. in fut., 1 aor., and mid. 1 aor., to put before, set over (Plat., al.). __2. Intrans., in pf., plpf., 2 aor. and mid. Pres. and impf.; __(a) to preside, rule, govern: Rom.12:8, 1Ti.5:17; with genitive, 1Th.5:12, 1Ti.3:4-5 3:12; __(b) to direct, maintain: with genitive of thing(s), καλῶν ἔργων, Tit.3:8, 14 (on R, mg., profess honest occupations, see CGT, in l; Field, Notes, 223 f.).† (AS)

Bible Occurrences (8)

12:8

5:12

3:4 3:5 3:12 5:17

3:8 3:14

📖 Greek Word Study — In-Depth Study from Precept Austin

Manage (engage in, have charge over, lead, rule) (4291) proistemi

Have charge over (4291) (proistemi from pró = before, over + hÃstemi = put, place, stand) literally means those who are put or placed before you or over you. Proistemi has the basic meaning of “standing before” others and, hence, the idea of leadership. It describes one who presides over others, and exercises a position of leadership (rule, direct, be at the head of). Rogers writes that proistemi has two possible meanings in this passage either to preside, lead, direct or to protect , to care for. (Rogers, C L - originally by Fritz Rienecker: New Linguistic and Exegetical Key to the Greek New Testament. Zondervan. 1998) In secular Greek proistemi was used in some context (not these ways in NT) meaning to put forward as a pretence or use as a screen. To stand before so as to guard. Proistemi (as in this passage) also includes the idea of having an interest in, showing concern for, caring for or giving aid. Hiebert adds that proistemi... literally means "standing before," hence to be at the head, to direct, to rule. It may denote informal leadership or management of any kind, but papyrus usage establishes that it can be used of various kinds of officials.' It points to the spiritual guidance these men are giving to the church, a recognized function of the elder. It combines the concepts of leading, protecting, and caring for.' (Ibid) Vincent writes the use of proistemi refers... to any position involving superintendence. No special ecclesiastical office is meant. The IVP Bible Background Commentary notes that proistemi was used for those who “have charge” (NASB, NRSV) or “are over” (KJV, NIV) the Thessalonian Christians was especially applied in the Greco-Roman world to patrons (The social superior in the Roman patron-client relationship, who granted favors to and acted as political sponsor for his clients, or social dependents. The obligations in the relationship were viewed as reciprocal; clients were to grant the patrons honor as their benefactors), sponsors of clients ( A person socially dependent on a patron in Roman society) and religious associations. (Keener, Craig: The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament. 1994. IVP) Here are the 7 other NT uses of proistemi and is rendered -- engage in (2), have charge over(1), leads(1), manage(1), managers(1), manages(1), rule(1). Romans 12:8 (note) or he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads (stands on the first place), with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. 1 Timothy 3:4 He (overseer) must be one who manages (proistemi - to stand before, to rule over, to manage. Note that in the ancient Greek culture, the authority of the father was exceedingly great.) his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity 5 (but if a man does not know how to manage (proistemi) his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?) 1 Timothy 3:12 Let deacons be husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households. 1 Timothy 5:17 Let the elders who rule well (Guthrie notes that the word means general superintendence and describes the duties allotted to all presbyters) be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. Titus 3:8 (note) This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to engage (here proistemi speaks of a responsible preoccupation with something. Take the lead in. Be careful to busy yourself with. The word also has a technical meaning - "to practice a profession") in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for men. Titus 3:14 (note) And let our people also learn to engage (proistemi) in good deeds to meet pressing needs, that they may not be unfruitful. There are 5 uses of proistemi in the non-apocryphal Septuagint - 2Sam. 13:17; Pr. 23:5; 26:17; Isa. 43:24; Amos 6:10 Stedman comments that... The English translators of the Scriptures were in a church that had a highly structured hierarchical leadership. Thus, many Scriptural references are translated in that direction. The phrase, "those who ... are over you in the Lord," is not a good translation. It reflects a relationship that Scripture everywhere speaks against. Jesus said to his disciples, "do not be called Rabbi; for One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers." {Mt 23:8}. Christians are brothers. That is not practiced in very many places, unfortunately. What is really being said here in Thessalonica is, "respect those who labor among you and stand before you in the Lord." The apostle is referring to those who stand in front and lead the whole group. There is no suggestion of anyone being "over" others. Tradition has caused this proper translation to be lost sight of down through the years. It badly needs correction. What Paul is saying, therefore, is, "follow your leaders." (Ibid) In the Lord - This phrase clearly identifies these men not as secular leaders (as one might think of leading men in the community) but as those who lead in connection with spiritual concerns in the sphere of the Lord -- as His appointees, under His authority, etc Stedman comments that... Leaders have been appointed by the Lord Jesus, regardless of the human process by which they were chosen. That does not mean that they cannot be changed or that in the course of events they will not go someplace else. What it means is that when they are in leadership they are to be regarded as the Lord's men and the Lord's women. He has sent them among us. (Ibid) Hiebert adds that... Their position does not stem from personal ambition but rather from their spiritual maturity. Their position of leadership in the church is based upon the recognized fact that both they and those being led are in the Lord. "His Lordship underlies their leadership." Their authority is not that of a formal ecclesiastical hierarchy but rather is "one exercised in the warmth of Christian bonds." (Ibid) "Go to the page below to access live links related to the material on this page - these links include Scriptures (which can be read in context), Scripture pop-ups on mouse over, and a variety of related resources such as Bible dictionary articles, commentaries, sermon notes and theological journal articles related to the topic under discussion." http://www.preceptaustin.org/1thessalonians_512-13.htm#c

Lead (rule) (4291) proistemi

Leads (4291) (proistemi from pro = before, over + hístemi = place, stand) literally means to put over or before and describes one who is â€œstanding before or over.â€ The figurative sense means to exercise a position of leadership (Ro 12:8, 1Ti 3:4-5). To place in a position of authority or superintendence. To lead, to preside over to conduct, to direct, to govern, to superintend or to take over the direction of the people. According to the TDNT proistemi also conveys the ideas of to be a protector or guardian, to give aid, to assist, to care for or to be active in helping. The following nuances found in secular Greek are NOT found in the NT uses - A. Causal in these tenses, as also in pres. and aorist middle = to set before or in front, 2. to set over others, c. gen., Plat. II. Middle voice, mostly in aorist = to put another before oneself, choose as ones leader, Herodotus: c. genitive., = to take as ones leader, Plat. 2. to put before one, put in front, Herodotus., etc. 3. metaphorically = to put forward as a pretence, use as a screen, Demosthenes.; c. genitive = to use one thing as a pretext for another, Id. 4. to prefer, value one above another, Plato. Friberg on proistemi - intransitively in the NT; (1) middle put oneself (responsibly) at the head, lead, direct, rule (1Ti 5.17); (2) active, of a protective leadership care for, help, give aid (1Th 5.12); (3) of responsible preoccupation with something devote oneself to, engage in, strive for (Titus 3.8) In (1Co 12:28) Paul refers to the same gift by a different name, â€œadministrationsâ€ (kubernesis - see A-7) which is related to the word used of a pilot (or shipmaster) who steers a ship in (Acts 27:11, Re 18:17-note) which gives us an excellent word picture of the meaning of "administrations". The related derivative noun form prostatis means not only a leader but was also used by Plutarch for the Latin patronus, a patron, a defender of a lower person. The word denoted those in Athens who were the patrons, who had the responsibility of seeing to the welfare of resident strangers and aliens who were without civic rights. Thus gifted leaders also protect and care for those they lead. Proistemi - 8x in 8v - Usage: engage(2), have charge over(1), leads(1), manage(1), managers(1), manages(1), rule(1). There are only 5 uses in non-apocryphal Septuagint - 2Sa 13:17 ("attended him"); Pr 23:5 (Lxx = returns to the house of his master); Pr 26:17 (Lxx = makes himself the champion of another's cause); Isa 43:24 (Lxx = but thou didst stand before me in thy sins); Amos 6:10 (Lxx = to the heads of the house) Romans 12:8 or he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. 1 Thessalonians 5:12-note But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction, 1 Timothy 3:4 He must be one who manages (presides over) his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity 1 Timothy 3:5 (but if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?), 1 Timothy 3:12 Deacons must be husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households. 1 Timothy 5:17 The elders who rule (describes the elder as one who "stands before/over" the body, the church) well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. Comment: Elders are given authority in order to manage church affairs. Though churches give authority in different ways, according to their polity, the point is that elders are to have authority. Titus 3:8-note This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage (Busy oneself with) in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for men. Titus 3:14-note Our people must also learn to engage in good deeds to meet pressing needs, so that they will not be unfruitful. Wayne Barber - If you have a room full of people with the gift of leading, can you imagine presiding over that room? But then again, it wouldnâ€™t be that way because it is Holy Spirit directed; it is Holy Spirit empowered. It is the gift of being able to take a stand in front of somebody and say, "This is what we are going to do, letâ€™s go." Swindoll - The one who has the gift of leadership thus stands before other believers to guide them and to assist them in their spiritual development. Leads with diligence - If you are a leader, you know that it is easy to become discouraged and feel like giving up, but you must persevere, not by "just going through the motions" but with eagerness and zeal (both of these words being synonyms for diligence) .

Romans 12:8

[if it is] encouraging, let him encourage; [if it is] giving, let him give generously; [if it is] leading, [ let him lead] with diligence; [if it is] showing mercy, [ let him do it] cheerfully.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, [who] care for you in [the] Lord and [who] admonish you.

1 Timothy 3:4

[An overseer must] manage [his] own household well [and] keep [his] children under control, with complete dignity.

1 Timothy 3:5

[For] if someone {does} not know how to manage [his] own household, [how] can he care for [the] church of God?

1 Timothy 3:12

A deacon must be [the] husband of but one wife, a good manager [of his] children and [of his] own household.

1 Timothy 5:17

Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Titus 3:8

[This] saying [is] trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize... these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

Titus 3:14

And our [people] must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet [the] pressing needs [of others], so that they will not be unfruitful.