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PASTOR

Word literally meaning “shepherd,” used in both the OT and NT in a figurative sense for rulers and leaders. Of the 12 times the word is used in the NT as a metaphor for “leader,” it is translated as “pastor” only in Ephesians 4:11 (KJB, asv, rsv, niv, tev, NLT).

Show passage in OET: EPH 4:11

OET-RV EPH 4:11

11 Then he gave some as missionaries, some as prophets, some as announcers of the good message, some as pastors and teachers

OET-LV EPH 4:11

11 And on_one_hand he gave the ambassadors, on_the_other_hand the prophets, on_the_other_hand the good_message_preachers, on_the_other_hand the shepherds and teachers,

Jump to OET EPH 4:11 section.

Pastors and teachers together formed a group who complemented the work of apostles, prophets, and evangelists. The titles “bishop” and “elder” refer to the same office in the NT (cf. Acts 20:17, 28 OET ACT 20:17 · OET ACT 20:28; Ti 1:5-7), and “pastor” seems to be practically synonymous with them, as shown by Jesus being referred to as “the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls” (1 Pt 2:25, KJB). The verb “to shepherd” is used to describe the work of local church leaders (Jn 21:16; Acts 20:28; 1 Pt 5:2), and often the congregation is called a flock. It is the pastor’s responsibility to build up the body of Christ by watching over the congregation (Acts 20:28; Heb 13:7) and countering false teaching (Acts 20:29-30). More detailed information regarding the duties and responsibilities of pastors is found in Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus, which have come to be called the Pastoral Letters.

Show passage in OET: ACT 20:17; ACT 20:28

OET-RV ACT 20:17

17 So while we were at Milaitos, he sent a message to Efesos for the elders of the assembly to come to him.

OET-RV ACT 20:28

28 So now you elders look after your own lives and those of your flock because the holy spirit chose you as overseers to shepherd the assembly of God’s people who he paid for with his very own blood.

OET-LV ACT 20:17

17 And from the Milaʸtos, having_sent to Efesos, he_summoned the elders of_the assembly.

OET-LV ACT 20:28

28 Be_taking_heed to_yourselves and to_all the flock, among which the the holy spirit set you_all overseers, to_be_shepherding the assembly of_the of_god, which he_procured through his his own blood.
Show passage in OET: TIT 1:5–7

OET-RV TIT 1:5

5 The reason that I asked you to stay behind in Kraitai (Crete) was so that you would find what needed to be reorganised and so that you would appoint elders in every city just as I had directed you.

OET-RV TIT 1:6

6 Each elder must have a clean record, be the husband of one wife, and have believing children who are not wild or disobedient.

OET-RV TIT 1:7

7 Any overseer in the assembly as a manager working for God must have a clean record, not be self-centred, not be quick to get angry, not addicted to wine, not a bully, and not greedy,

OET-LV TIT 1:5

5 For/Because_reason_of this, I_left_ you _behind in Kraʸtaʸ, in_order_that you_may_set_in_order the things lacking, and may_appoint elders in ˓every˒_city as I directed to_you,

OET-LV TIT 1:6

6 if anyone is unindictable, the_husband of_one wife, having believing children, not in accusation of_intemperance or insubordinate.

OET-LV TIT 1:7

7 For/Because it_is_fitting the overseer to_be unindictable as a_manager of_god, not self-willed, not easily_angered, not winebibbing, not a_bully, not greedy,
Show passage in OET: PE1 2:25

OET-RV PE1 2:25

25 He did all that because you were like lost sheep, but now you’ve returned to your souls’ shepherd and overseer.

OET-LV PE1 2:25

25 For/Because you_all_were like sheep being_strayed, but you_all_were_returned now to the shepherd and overseer of_the souls of_you_all.
Show passage in OET: JHN 21:16

OET-RV JHN 21:16

16 Then he asked again, “Shim’on, son of Yohan, do you love me?”
 ¶ Kefa replied, “Yes, master, you know that I love you.”
 ¶ Yeshua responded, “Shepherd my sheep.”

OET-LV JHN 21:16

16 He_is_saying to_him again secondly:
Simōn son of_Yōannaʸs, are_you_loving me?
He_is_saying to_him:
Yes, master, you have_known that I_am_loving you.
He_is_saying to_him:
Be_shepherding the sheep of_me.
Show passage in OET: ACT 20:28

OET-RV ACT 20:28

28 So now you elders look after your own lives and those of your flock because the holy spirit chose you as overseers to shepherd the assembly of God’s people who he paid for with his very own blood.

OET-LV ACT 20:28

28 Be_taking_heed to_yourselves and to_all the flock, among which the the holy spirit set you_all overseers, to_be_shepherding the assembly of_the of_god, which he_procured through his his own blood.
Show passage in OET: PE1 5:2

OET-RV PE1 5:2

2 Carefully shepherd God’s people that you care for, not out of compulsion, but willingly, listening to God, not greedily, but enthusiastically,

OET-LV PE1 5:2

2 shepherd the flock of_ the _god among you_all, not compulsory, but willingly, according_to god, not greedily, but eagerly,
Show passage in OET: HEB 13:7

OET-RV HEB 13:7

7 Don’t forget about your leaders who taught you all God’s message. Reflect on the outcome of their behaviour and imitate their faith.

OET-LV HEB 13:7

7 Be_remembering about_the ones leading of_you_all, who spoke to_you_all the message of_ the _god, of_whom observing the outcome of_their conduct, be_imitating their faith.
Show passage in OET: ACT 20:29–30

OET-RV ACT 20:29

29 I’m aware that after I leave, vicious wolves will come in amongst you and trying to steal the flock.

OET-RV ACT 20:30

30 Even some of you will rise up and teach a message that’s warped but which will draw some of the believers away to follow it,

OET-LV ACT 20:29

29 I have_known that after the departure of_me heavy wolves will_be_coming_in among you_all, not sparing from_the flock,

OET-LV ACT 20:30

30 and from of_you_all yourselves men will_be_rising_up speaking having_been_perverted things, of_the thing to_be_drawing_out the apprentices/followers after themselves.

Jump to OET ACT 20:17 section. · OET ACT 20:28 section.

Jump to OET TIT 1:5–7 section.

Jump to OET PE1 2:25 section.

Jump to OET JHN 21:16 section.

Jump to OET ACT 20:28 section.

Jump to OET PE1 5:2 section.

Jump to OET HEB 13:7 section.

Jump to OET ACT 20:29–30 section.

See also Bishop; Deacon, Deaconess; Elder; Presbyter; Shepherd; Spiritual Gifts.