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Topic: Thoughts And Things Of The Bible -- Bishop The word "bishop" originally signified an
"overseer" or spiritual superintendent. In apostolic times, it
is quite manifest there was no difference as to order between bishops and
elders or presbyters (Acts 20:17-28; 1 Pet. 5:1, 2; Phil. 1:1; 1 Tim. 3).
The term bishop is never once used to denote a different office from that
of elder or presbyter. Bishop is from the Greek, and denotes one who
exercises the function of overseeing. Presbyter was derived from the
office in the synagogue. Of the order in which the first elders or bishops
were appointed, as of the occasion which led to the institution of the
office, we have no record. Christ is figuratively called "the bishop
[episcopos] of souls" (1 Pet. 2:25). Fair Use. Presented For Educational Purposes Only.
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Scripture quotations marked (RSV) are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, Revised
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Scripture quotations marked (RSV) are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, Revised
Standard Version of the Bible, Copyright © 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the
Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of
Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Entire contents copyright © 1999 - 2009
by Patrick Kelly, All rights reserved.
All content is presented on behalf of Shepherd’s Care Ministries. Shepherd's
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Scripture quotations marked (RSV) are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, Revised
Standard Version of the Bible, Copyright © 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the
Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of
Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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by Patrick Kelly, All rights reserved.
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