Pastoral Authority

Matthew 7:29 — "For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes."

Mark 1:27 — "And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him."

John 5:27 — "And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man."

Matthew 21:23 — "And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?"

Mark 11:28 — "And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things?"

Mark 1:27 — "And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him."

Luke 4:36 — "And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out."

Mark 13:34 — "For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch."

Luke 19:17 — "And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities."

Hebrews 13:7, 17 — "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... 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."

Luke 9:1 — "Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases."

2 Corinthians 10:8 — "For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed."

1 Timothy 2:12 — "But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence."

1 Corinthians 14:34-35 — "Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church."

1 Corinthians 12:11 — "But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will."

John 13:5-17 — "After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded... If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you."

2 Corinthians 10:8 — "For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed."

Galatians 6:3-5 — "For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For every man shall bear his own burden."

Titus 2:15 — "These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee."

2 Corinthians 13:10 — "Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction."

2 Timothy 4:2 — "Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine."

1 Timothy 4:9-12 — "This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation... Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity."

1 Peter 5:5-6 — "Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time."

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 — "And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves."

1 Timothy 6:3-5 — "If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself."

James 5:19-20 — "Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins."

Hebrews 13:17 — "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."