Bible verses about "leaders" | RKJNT

²⁹ Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

⁷ In all things show yourself to be an example of good works, and in your teaching show purity, dignity,

¹ This is a true saying, If a man desires the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. ² An overseer must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, respectable, given to hospitality, able to teach; ³ Not given to wine, not combative, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money; ⁴ One who rules his own house well, having his children under control, commanding their respect in all ways; ⁵ (For if a man does not know how to manage his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) ⁶ Not a recent convert, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. ⁷ Moreover, he must have a good reputation among those who are outside; lest he fall into disgrace and the snare of the devil. ⁸ Deacons, likewise, must be serious, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for gain; ⁹ Holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience. ¹⁰ Let these be tested first; then, if blameless, let them serve as deacons. ¹¹ In the same way, the women must be serious, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things. ¹² A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, ruling his children and his own house well. ¹³ For those who serve well in the office of deacon acquire for themselves a good standing, and great boldness in their faith in Christ Jesus.

⁷ Remember those who lead you, who have spoken to you the word of God: consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.

²⁶ But not so with you: but he who is greatest among you, let him be as the youngest; and he who rules, as he who serves.