– Institution and succession:
Mk 3,13ss : Then he went up the mountain and called those he wanted. And they went to him.
Acts 20:17s : But from Miletus he sent to Ephesus to summon the elders of the church.
Phil 1 :1 : To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, together with the bishops and deacons.
– Your trades:
Acts 20:28 Take care of yourselves and of all the flock over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers .
1Cor 4,1s : Let men consider us, therefore, as simple workers of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
2Cor 4,5 : In fact, we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ the Lord.
1Tm 3,1-7 : Here is a certain thing: whoever aspires to the episcopate, know that he is desiring a sublime function.
1Tm 4,6ss : Recommend this doctrine to the brethren, and you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ.
1Tm 5,17-22 : Elders who carry out the task of presiding well are to be honored.
Tit 1,5-9 : For it is necessary that the bishop be blameless, as a steward appointed by God.
1Pt 5,2ff : Watch over the flock of God entrusted to you. Take care of him.
