And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.

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And no one takes this honor on himself, but he receives it when called by God, just as Aaron was.(A)

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23 And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them.

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The Believers Pray

23 On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them.

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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.

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14 Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy(A) when the body of elders(B) laid their hands on you.(C)

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To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.

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The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice.(A) He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.(B)

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And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.

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When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.(A)

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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.

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28 Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock(A) of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers.(B) Be shepherds of the church of God,[a](C) which he bought(D) with his own blood.[b](E)

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 20:28 Many manuscripts of the Lord
  2. Acts 20:28 Or with the blood of his own Son

Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;

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if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;(A)

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Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

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if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;(A) if it is giving, then give generously;(B) if it is to lead,[a] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 12:8 Or to provide for others

Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.

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Remember your leaders,(A) who spoke the word of God(B) to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate(C) their faith.

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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.

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17 Have confidence in your leaders(A) and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you(B) as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.

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