Overseers

In the OT a variety of supervisory roles are mentioned. In the NT “overseers” (traditionally translated “bishops”) describes the role of local church leaders.

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Overseers in the OT In secular life Ex 5:6; Ru 2:5–6; 1 Ki 5:16; 2 Ch 2:2; Ne 3:5; Pr 6:6–7 In religious life Nu 8:22; 1 Ch 25:2; 2 Ch 23:18; Ezr 3:9; Ne 11:11; Je 20:1 Overseers in the NT In secular life Mt 20:8 In the church Php 1:1 The role of local church “elders” Ac 20:28 See also 1 Pe 5:1–4 Their…