Topic
Ministers
179 passages cited, from 1 classic reference work.
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- Exodus 28:1Torrey Called by God
And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron’s sons.
- Exodus 28:36Torrey SHOULD BE — Holy
¶ And thou shalt make a plate of pure gold, and grave upon it, like the engravings of a signet, HOLINESS TO THE LORD.
- Leviticus 10:9Torrey SHOULD BE — Sober, just, and temperate
Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee, when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations:
- Leviticus 21:6Torrey SHOULD BE — Holy
They shall be holy unto their God, and not profane the name of their God: for the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and the bread of their God, they do offer: therefore they shall be holy.
- 2 Chronicles 31:4Torrey THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO — Support them
Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might be encouraged in the law of the LORD.
- Isaiah 6:5–7Torrey Qualified by God
¶ Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts. Then flew one of the seraphims unto me, having a live coal in his…
- Isaiah 6:8Torrey SHOULD BE — Willing
Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
- Isaiah 52:11Torrey SHOULD BE — Pure
¶ Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing; go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the LORD.
- Isaiah 56:10–12Torrey WHEN UNFAITHFUL — Described
His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber. Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their…
- Isaiah 58:1Torrey SHOULD PREACH — With boldness
Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.
- Jeremiah 3:15Torrey ARE BOUND TO — Feed the Church
And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
- Jeremiah 6:14Torrey WHEN UNFAITHFUL — Delude men
They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.
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- Ezekiel 2:6 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — With boldness
- Ezekiel 3:17 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — With faithfulness
- Ezekiel 3:18 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — With faithfulness
- Ezekiel 33:6–8 Torrey WHEN UNFAITHFUL — Shall be punished
- Joel 2:17 Torrey ARE BOUND TO — Pray for their people
- Micah 3:11 Torrey WHEN UNFAITHFUL — Seek gain
- Malachi 2:7 Torrey THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO — Attend to their instructions
- Matthew 9:37 Torrey Necessity for
- Matthew 9:38 Torrey Necessity for
- Matthew 10:27 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — With boldness
- Matthew 10:28 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — With boldness
- Matthew 15:14 Torrey WHEN UNFAITHFUL — Delude men
- Matthew 23:3 Torrey THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO — Attend to their instructions
- Matthew 24:47 Torrey WHEN FAITHFUL — Are rewarded
- Matthew 24:48–51 Torrey WHEN UNFAITHFUL — Shall be punished
- Matthew 28:16–19 Torrey Faithful-Exemplified — The Eleven Apostles
- Matthew 28:19 Torrey Commissioned by Christ
- Mark 16:16 Torrey ARE BOUND TO — Preach the gospel to all
- Mark 16:20 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — Everywhere
- Luke 9:60 Torrey SHOULD NOT BE — Entangled by cares
- Luke 10:1 Torrey Faithful-Exemplified — The seventy
- Luke 10:16 Torrey THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO — Not to despise them
- Luke 10:17 Torrey Faithful-Exemplified — The seventy
- Luke 22:32 Torrey ARE BOUND TO — Strengthen the faith of their people
- John 10:12 Torrey WHEN UNFAITHFUL — Deal treacherously with their people
- John 21:15–17 Torrey ARE BOUND TO — Feed the Church
- Acts 1:26 Torrey Faithful-Exemplified — Matthias
- Acts 5:20 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — Fully, and without reserve
- Acts 6:4 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — With constancy
- Acts 8:4 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — Everywhere
- Acts 8:5 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — Christ crucified
- Acts 8:35 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — Christ crucified
- Acts 11:23 Torrey Faithful-Exemplified — Barnabas
- Acts 13:1 Torrey Faithful-Exemplified — Simeon, &c
- Acts 13:2 Torrey Sent by the Holy Spirit
- Acts 13:4 Torrey Sent by the Holy Spirit
- Acts 14:22 Torrey ARE BOUND TO — Strengthen the faith of their people
- Acts 20:19 Torrey SHOULD BE — Humble
- Acts 20:20 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — Fully, and without reserve
- Acts 20:21 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — Repentance and faith
- Acts 20:24 Torrey SHOULD BE — Devoted
- Acts 20:27 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — Fully, and without reserve
- Acts 20:28 Torrey ARE BOUND TO — Feed the Church
- Acts 20:31 Torrey ARE BOUND TO — Warn affectionately
- Acts 20:33 Torrey SHOULD NOT BE — Greedy of filthy lucre
- Acts 28:31 Torrey Faithful-Exemplified — Paul
- Romans 1:1 Torrey Separated to the gospel
- Romans 10:14 Torrey Necessity for
- Romans 10:15 Torrey Excellency of
- Romans 15:19 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — Fully, and without reserve
- Romans 15:30 Torrey THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO — Pray for them
- Romans 16:9 Torrey THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO — Help them
- 1 Corinthians 1:4 Torrey WHEN FAITHFUL — Thank God for his gifts to their people
- 1 Corinthians 1:17 Torrey ARE BOUND TO — Preach the gospel to all
- 1 Corinthians 2:1 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — Not with enticing words of man's wisdom
- 1 Corinthians 2:2 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — Christ crucified
- 1 Corinthians 2:4 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — Not with enticing words of man's wisdom
- 1 Corinthians 3:7 Torrey Labours of, vain, without God's blessing
- 1 Corinthians 3:14 Torrey WHEN FAITHFUL — Are rewarded
- 1 Corinthians 4:1 Torrey DESCRIBED AS — Ministers of Christ
- 1 Corinthians 9:7–11 Torrey THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO — Support them
- 1 Corinthians 9:16 Torrey Woe to those who do not preach the gospel
- 1 Corinthians 9:17 Torrey WHEN FAITHFUL — Are rewarded
- 1 Corinthians 9:18 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — Without charge, if possible
- 1 Corinthians 9:27 Torrey SHOULD BE — Self-denying
- 1 Corinthians 10:32 Torrey Should avoid giving unnecessary offence
- 1 Corinthians 10:33 Torrey Should seek the salvation of their flock
- 1 Corinthians 11:1 Torrey THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO — Follow their holy example
- 1 Corinthians 15:10 Torrey Labours of, vain, without God's blessing
- 1 Corinthians 16:16 Torrey THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO — Obey them
- 2 Corinthians 1:4–6 Torrey ARE BOUND TO — Comfort
- 2 Corinthians 1:10 Torrey Specially protected by God
- 2 Corinthians 1:11 Torrey THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO — Pray for them
- 2 Corinthians 1:14 Torrey THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO — Give them joy
- 2 Corinthians 1:18 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — With consistency
- 2 Corinthians 1:19 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — With consistency
- 2 Corinthians 2:3 Torrey THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO — Give them joy
- 2 Corinthians 2:17 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — Without deceitfulness
- 2 Corinthians 3:5 Torrey Qualified by God
- 2 Corinthians 3:6 Torrey Qualified by God
- 2 Corinthians 3:12 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — With plainness of speech
- 2 Corinthians 4:2 Torrey SHOULD NOT BE — Crafty
- 2 Corinthians 4:5 Torrey DESCRIBED AS — The servants of Christ's people
- 2 Corinthians 4:7 Torrey Compared to earthen vessels
- 2 Corinthians 4:8 Torrey SHOULD NOT BE — Easily dispirited
- 2 Corinthians 4:9 Torrey SHOULD NOT BE — Easily dispirited
- 2 Corinthians 5:20 Torrey DESCRIBED AS — Ambassadors for Christ
- 2 Corinthians 6:3 Torrey Should avoid giving unnecessary offence
- 2 Corinthians 6:4 Torrey SHOULD BE — Patient
- 2 Corinthians 6:10 Torrey SHOULD NOT BE — Easily dispirited
- 2 Corinthians 7:4 Torrey WHEN FAITHFUL — Glory in their people
- 2 Corinthians 8:7 Torrey THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO — Love them
- 2 Corinthians 10:8 Torrey Have authority from God
- 2 Corinthians 12:14 Torrey SHOULD BE — Disinterested
- 2 Corinthians 12:19 Torrey ARE BOUND TO — Build up the Church
- 2 Corinthians 13:10 Torrey Have authority from God
- Galatians 1:10 Torrey SHOULD NOT BE — Men-pleasers
- Galatians 4:14 Torrey THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO — Regard them as God's messengers
- Galatians 6:6 Torrey THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO — Support them
- Ephesians 3:14 Torrey SHOULD BE — Prayerful
- Ephesians 4:12 Torrey ARE BOUND TO — Build up the Church
- Ephesians 6:19 Torrey THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO — Pray for them
- Ephesians 6:21 Torrey Faithful-Exemplified — Tychicus
- Philippians 1:3 Torrey WHEN FAITHFUL — Thank God for his gifts to their people
- Philippians 1:4 Torrey SHOULD BE — Prayerful
- Philippians 1:7 Torrey DESCRIBED AS — Defenders of the faith
- Philippians 1:15–17 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — With good will and love
- Philippians 1:20 Torrey SHOULD BE — Devoted
- Philippians 1:21 Torrey SHOULD BE — Devoted
- Philippians 2:22 Torrey Faithful-Exemplified — Timothy
- Philippians 2:24 Torrey Faithful-Exemplified — Epaphroditus
- Philippians 2:29 Torrey THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO — Hold them in reputation
- Philippians 3:17 Torrey SHOULD BE — Ensample to the flock
- Philippians 4:3 Torrey THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO — Help them
- Colossians 1:9 Torrey ARE BOUND TO — Pray for their people
- Colossians 4:17 Torrey Faithful-Exemplified — Archippus
- 1 Thessalonians 2:3 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — Without deceitfulness
- 1 Thessalonians 2:4 Torrey Entrusted with the gospel
- 1 Thessalonians 2:5 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — Without deceitfulness
- 1 Thessalonians 2:6 Torrey SHOULD BE — Disinterested
- 1 Thessalonians 2:7 Torrey SHOULD BE — Gentle
- 1 Thessalonians 2:8 Torrey SHOULD BE — Affectionate to their people
- 1 Thessalonians 2:9 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — Without charge, if possible
- 1 Thessalonians 2:11 Torrey SHOULD BE — Affectionate to their people
- 1 Thessalonians 3:6–9 Torrey WHEN FAITHFUL — Rejoice in the faith and holiness of their people
- 1 Thessalonians 3:6 Torrey THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO — Love them
- 1 Thessalonians 3:9 Torrey WHEN FAITHFUL — Thank God for his gifts to their people
- 1 Thessalonians 5:13 Torrey THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO — Hold them in reputation
- 2 Thessalonians 3:9 Torrey SHOULD BE — Ensample to the flock
- 1 Timothy 1:18 Torrey ARE BOUND TO — War a good warfare
- 1 Timothy 3:2 Torrey SHOULD BE — Blameless
- 1 Timothy 3:3 Torrey SHOULD NOT BE — Greedy of filthy lucre
- 1 Timothy 3:4 Torrey SHOULD BE — Strict in ruling their own families
- 1 Timothy 3:8 Torrey SHOULD NOT BE — Greedy of filthy lucre
- 1 Timothy 3:9 Torrey SHOULD BE — Pure
- 1 Timothy 3:12 Torrey SHOULD BE — Strict in ruling their own families
- 1 Timothy 4:12 Torrey SHOULD BE — Ensample to the flock
- 1 Timothy 4:13 Torrey SHOULD BE — Studious and meditative
- 1 Timothy 4:15 Torrey SHOULD BE — Studious and meditative
- 1 Timothy 4:16 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — With heedfulness
- 1 Timothy 5:17 Torrey THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO — Hold them in reputation
- 1 Timothy 5:21 Torrey SHOULD BE — Impartial
- 2 Timothy 2:1 Torrey SHOULD BE — Strong in grace
- 2 Timothy 2:2 Torrey ARE BOUND TO — Teach
- 2 Timothy 2:3 Torrey ARE BOUND TO — Endure hardness
- 2 Timothy 2:4 Torrey SHOULD NOT BE — Entangled by cares
- 2 Timothy 2:24 Torrey SHOULD BE — Patient
- 2 Timothy 4:2 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — With constancy
- 2 Timothy 4:5 Torrey SHOULD BE — Watchful
- 2 Timothy 4:7 Torrey ARE BOUND TO — War a good warfare
- Titus 1:5 Torrey Faithful-Exemplified — Titus
- Titus 1:7 Torrey SHOULD BE — Blameless
- Titus 1:8 Torrey SHOULD BE — Holy
- Titus 1:9 Torrey ARE BOUND TO — Exhort
- Titus 1:10 Torrey WHEN UNFAITHFUL — Described
- Titus 1:11 Torrey WHEN UNFAITHFUL — Described
- Titus 1:13 Torrey ARE BOUND TO — Rebuke
- Titus 2:15 Torrey ARE BOUND TO — Exhort
- Hebrews 5:4 Torrey Called by God
- Hebrews 13:7 Torrey THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO — Imitate their faith
- Hebrews 13:17 Torrey ARE BOUND TO — Watch for souls
- Hebrews 13:18 Torrey THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO — Pray for them
- 1 Peter 4:11 Torrey SHOULD PREACH — According to the oracles of God
- 1 Peter 5:2 Torrey SHOULD BE — Willing
- 1 Peter 5:3 Torrey SHOULD BE — Ensample to the flock
- 1 Peter 5:4 Torrey WHEN FAITHFUL — Are rewarded
- 2 Peter 2:3 Torrey WHEN UNFAITHFUL — Seek gain
In the topical indexes
Torrey's New Topical Textbook (1897) · 214 references, grouped by sub-topic
- Called by God Ex 28:1; Heb 5:4
- Qualified by God Isa 6:5-7; 2Co 3:5,6
- Commissioned by Christ Mt 28:19
- Sent by the Holy Spirit Ac 13:2,4
- Have authority from God 2Co 10:8; 13:10
- Authority of, is for edification 2Co 10:8; 13:10
- Separated to the gospel Ro 1:1
- Entrusted with the gospel 1Th 2:4
- DESCRIBED AS
- Specially protected by God 2Co 1:10
- Necessity for Mt 9:37,38; Ro 10:14
- Excellency of Ro 10:15
- Labours of, vain, without God's blessing 1Co 3:7; 15:10
- Compared to earthen vessels 2Co 4:7
- SHOULD BE
- Pure Isa 52:11; 1Ti 3:9
- Holy Ex 28:36; Le 21:6; Tit 1:8
- Humble Ac 20:19
- Patient 2Co 6:4; 2Ti 2:24
- Blameless 1Ti 3:2; Tit 1:7
- Willing Isa 6:8; 1Pe 5:2
- Disinterested 2Co 12:14; 1Th 2:6
- Impartial 1Ti 5:21
- Gentle 1Th 2:7; 2Ti 2:24
- Devoted Ac 20:24; Php 1:20,21
- Strong in grace 2Ti 2:1
- Self-denying 1Co 9:27
- Sober, just, and temperate Le 10:9; Tit 1:8
- Hospitable 1Ti 3:2; Tit 1:8
- Apt to teach 1Ti 3:2; 2Ti 2:24
- Studious and meditative 1Ti 4:13,15
- Watchful 2Ti 4:5
- Prayerful Eph 3:14; Php 1:4
- Strict in ruling their own families 1Ti 3:4,12
- Affectionate to their people Php 1:7; 1Th 2:8,11
- Ensample to the flock Php 3:17; 2Th 3:9; 1Ti 4:12; 1Pe 5:3
- SHOULD NOT BE
- Should seek the salvation of their flock 1Co 10:33
- Should avoid giving unnecessary offence 1Co 10:32,33; 2Co 6:3
- Should make full proof of their ministry 2Ti 4:5
- ARE BOUND TO
- Preach the gospel to all Mr 16:16; 1Co 1:17
- Feed the Church Jer 3:15; Joh 21:15-17; Ac 20:28; 1Pe 5:2
- Build up the Church 2Co 12:19; Eph 4:12
- Watch for souls Heb 13:17
- Pray for their people Joe 2:17; Col 1:9
- Strengthen the faith of their people Lu 22:32; Ac 14:22
- Teach 2Ti 2:2
- Exhort Tit 1:9; 2:15
- Warn affectionately Ac 20:31
- Rebuke Tit 1:13; 2:15
- Comfort 2Co 1:4-6
- Convince gainsayers Tit 1:9
- War a good warfare 1Ti 1:18; 2Ti 4:7
- Endure hardness 2Ti 2:3
- SHOULD PREACH
- Christ crucified Ac 8:5,35; 1Co 2:2
- Repentance and faith Ac 20:21
- According to the oracles of God 1Pe 4:11
- Everywhere Mr 16:20; Ac 8:4
- Not with enticing words of man's wisdom 1Co 1:17; 2:1,4
- Not setting forth themselves 2Co 4:5
- Without deceitfulness 2Co 2:17; 4:2; 1Th 2:3,5
- Fully, and without reserve Ac 5:20; 20:20,27; Ro 15:19
- With boldness Isa 58:1; Eze 2:6; Mt 10:27,28
- With plainness of speech 2Co 3:12
- With zeal 1Th 2:8
- With constancy Ac 6:4; 2Ti 4:2
- With consistency 2Co 1:18,19
- With heedfulness 1Ti 4:16
- With good will and love Php 1:15-17
- With faithfulness Eze 3:17,18
- Without charge, if possible 1Co 9:18; 1Th 2:9
- Woe to those who do not preach the gospel 1Co 9:16
- WHEN FAITHFUL
- Approve themselves as the ministers of God 2Co 6:4
- Thank God for his gifts to their people 1Co 1:4; Php 1:3; 1Th 3:9
- Glory in their people 2Co 7:4
- Rejoice in the faith and holiness of their people 1Th 3:6-9
- Commend themselves to the consciences of men 2Co 4:2
- Are rewarded Mt 24:47; 1Co 3:14; 9:17,18; 1Pe 5:4
- WHEN UNFAITHFUL
- Described Isa 56:10-12; Tit 1:10,11
- Deal treacherously with their people Joh 10:12
- Delude men Jer 6:14; Mt 15:14
- Seek gain Mic 3:11; 2Pe 2:3
- Shall be punished Eze 33:6-8; Mt 24:48-51
- THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO
- Regard them as God's messengers 1Co 4:1; Ga 4:14
- Not to despise them Lu 10:16; 1Ti 4:12
- Attend to their instructions Mal 2:7; Mt 23:3
- Follow their holy example 1Co 11:1; Php 3:17
- Imitate their faith Heb 13:7
- Hold them in reputation Php 2:29; 1Th 5:13; 1Ti 5:17
- Love them 2Co 8:7; 1Th 3:6
- Pray for them Ro 15:30; 2Co 1:11; Eph 6:19; Heb 13:18
- Obey them 1Co 16:16; Heb 13:17
- Give them joy 2Co 1:14; 2:3
- Help them Ro 16:9; Php 4:3
- Support them 2Ch 31:4; 1Co 9:7-11; Ga 6:6
- Pray for the increase of Mt 9:38
- Faithful-Exemplified
Texts: Torrey's New Topical Textbook (1897), from the CrossWire SWORD modules (public domain). Verse references were parsed from the works' own markup and checked against the KJV verse list.