Strong's Greek · G4291

προΐστημι

proḯstēmi

maintain, be over, rule

Definition

to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise

Derivation

from G4253 (πρό) and G2476 (ἵστημι);

Appears 8 times in Scripture

Titus 3:14

And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.

Romans 12:8

if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

Titus 3:8

This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

1 Timothy 3:5

For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?

1 Timothy 5:17

Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.

1 Timothy 3:4

An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.

1 Timothy 3:12

A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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