20 Herod was very angry with the people of Tire and Sidon. They all came together to Herod. They succeeded in gaining the support of Blastus, the king’s special servant. They begged Herod for peace because his country was getting food from Herod’s country.
Acts 12:20
21 Herod set a date for them to meet. He was dressed in the most beautiful royal attire that day. He sat on his throne and gave a speech to the people.
Acts 12:21
22 The people began to shout, “This is the voice of a god, not of a man.”
Acts 12:22
23 Herod, not praising God, accepted all this praise for himself, so an angel of the Lord gave him a terrible disease. He fell ill and eventually died of worms.
Acts 12:23
24 And the word of the Lord was multiplied, and waxed exceeding great, and the number of the believers increased;
Acts 12:24
25 When Barnabas and Saul had finished their work in Jerusalem, they took with them John, also called Mark, and returned to Antioch.
Acts 12:25
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Leaders Instructions

17 Elders who lead the congregation well are worthy of great honor. Those who work through great speech and teaching are people who are yogis of great honor.
1 Timothy 5:17
18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And the scripture saith, The laborer is worthy of his hire.
1 Timothy 5:18
19 Don’t listen to the one who accuses an elder. You should only listen to that person if two or three people testify that the elder has done something wrong.
1 Timothy 5:19
20 Tell sinners that they are doing wrong. Say this in front of the whole congregation. In this way, others will be warned.
1 Timothy 5:20
21 I command you to do these things before God, Jesus Christ, and the chosen angels. But don’t judge people before you know the truth. And treat everyone the same about these things.
1 Timothy 5:21
22 Think carefully before making a person an elder. Do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself clean.
1 Timothy 5:22
23 Timothy, you have been drinking only water. Leave it at that. It will be good for your stomach and your frequent illnesses.
1 Timothy 5:23
24 The sins of some people are easy to see. Their sins show that they are guilty before their true judgment. But some people’s sins are visible later.
1 Timothy 5:24
25 So it is with the good works of men. People’s good deeds are quickly seen. Although those good deeds are not easy to see, they cannot remain hidden.
1 Timothy 5:25
Instructions for leaders

17 Elders who lead the congregation well are worthy of great honor. Those who work through great speech and teaching are people who are yogis of great honor.
1 Timothy 5:17
18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And the scripture saith, The laborer is worthy of his hire.
1 Timothy 5:18
19 Don’t listen to the one who accuses an old man. You should only listen to that person if two or three people testify that the elder has done something wrong.
1 Timothy 5:19
20 Tell sinners that they are doing wrong. Say this in front of the whole congregation. In this way, others will be warned.
1 Timothy 5:20
21 I command you to do these things before God, Jesus Christ, and the chosen angels. But don’t judge people before you know the truth. And treat everyone the same about these things.
1 Timothy 5:21
22 Think carefully before making a person an elder. Do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself clean.
1 Timothy 5:22
23 Timothy, you have been drinking only water. Leave it at that. It will be good for your stomach and your frequent illnesses.
1 Timothy 5:23
24 The sins of some people are easy to see. Their sins show that they are guilty before their true judgment. But some people’s sins are visible later.
1 Timothy 5:24
25 So it is with the good works of men. People’s good deeds are quickly seen. Although those good deeds are not easy to see, they cannot remain hidden.
1 Timothy 5:25

