以弗所書 4:11
- 12
So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers,
to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up
他所賜的，有使徒，有先知，有傳福音的，有牧師和教師，
為要成全聖徒，各盡其職，建立基督的身體，
帖撒羅尼迦前書 2:4
On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts.
但神既然驗中了我們，把福音託付我們，我們就照樣講，不是要討人喜歡，乃是要討那察驗我們心的神喜歡。
以賽亞書 6:8
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"
我又聽見主的聲音說：「我可以差遣誰呢？誰肯為我們去呢？」我說：「我在這裡，請差遣我！」
彼得前書 5:2
- 4
Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them-not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve;
not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
務要牧養在你們中間神的群羊，按著神旨意照管他們；不是出於勉強，乃是出於甘心；也不是因為貪財，乃是出於樂意；
也不是轄制所託付你們的，乃是作群羊的榜樣。
到了牧長顯現的時候，你們必得那永不衰殘的榮耀冠冕。
以弗所書 3:7
- 8
I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God's grace given me through the working of his power.
Although I am less than the least of all the Lord's people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ,
我作了這福音的執事，是照神的恩賜，這恩賜是照他運行的大能賜給我的。
我本來比眾聖徒中最小的還小，然而他還賜我這恩典，叫我把基督那測不透的豐富傳給外邦人，
使徒行傳 20:24
However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me-the task of testifying to the good news of God's grace.
我卻不以性命為念，也不看為寶貴，只要行完我的路程，成就我從主耶穌所領受的職事，證明神恩惠的福音。
提摩太前書 3:1
Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task.
「人若想要得監督的職分，就是羨慕善工。」這話是可信的。
約翰福音 21:17
The third time he said to him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, "Do you love me?" He said, "Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my sheep.
第三次對他說：「約翰的兒子西門，你愛我嗎？」彼得因為耶穌第三次對他說「你愛我嗎」，就憂愁，對耶穌說：「主啊，你是無所不知的；你知道我愛你。」耶穌說：「你餵養我的羊。
馬太福音 4:19
"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will send you out to fish for people."
耶穌對他們說：「來跟從我，我要叫你們得人如得魚一樣。」
馬太福音 9:37
- 38
Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.
Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field."
於是對門徒說：「要收的莊稼多，做工的人少。
所以，你們當求莊稼的主打發工人出去收他的莊稼。」
使徒行傳 20:19
I served the Lord with great humility and with tears and in the midst of severe testing by the plots of my Jewish opponents.
服事主，凡事謙卑，眼中流淚，又因猶太人的謀害，經歷試煉。
羅馬書 12:3
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.
我憑著所賜我的恩對你們各人說：不要看自己過於所當看的，要照著神所分給各人信心的大小，看得合乎中道。
帖撒羅尼迦前書 2:6
- 8
We were not looking for praise from people, not from you or anyone else, even though as apostles of Christ we could have asserted our authority.
Instead, we were like young children among you. Just as a nursing mother cares for her children,
so we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.
我們作基督的使徒，雖然可以叫人尊重，卻沒有向你們或向別人求榮耀；
只在你們中間存心溫柔，如同母親乳養自己的孩子。
我們既是這樣愛你們，不但願意將神的福音給你們，連自己的性命也願意給你們，因你們是我們所疼愛的。
提摩太後書 2:1
- 2
You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.
我兒啊，你要在基督耶穌的恩典上剛強起來。
你在許多見證人面前聽見我所教訓的，也要交託那忠心能教導別人的人。
提多書 1:7
- 9
Since an overseer manages God's household, he must be blameless-not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain.
Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined.
He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.
監督既是神的管家，必須無可指責，不任性，不暴躁，不因酒滋事，不打人，不貪無義之財。
樂意接待遠人，好善，莊重，公平，聖潔自持。
堅守所教真實的道理，就能將純正的教訓勸化人，又能把爭辯的人駁倒了。
以西結書 34:15
- 16
I myself will tend my sheep and have them lie down, declares the Sovereign Lord.
I will search for the lost and bring back the strays. I will bind up the injured and strengthen the weak, but the sleek and the strong I will destroy. I will shepherd the flock with justice.
主耶和華說：我必親自作我羊的牧人，使他們得以躺臥。
失喪的，我必尋找；被逐的，我必領回；受傷的，我必纏裹；有病的，我必醫治；只是肥的壯的，我必除滅，也要秉公牧養他們。
約翰福音 10:14
- 15
"I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me-
just as the Father knows me and I know the Father-and I lay down my life for the sheep.
我是好牧人；我認識我的羊，我的羊也認識我，
正如父認識我，我也認識父一樣；並且我為羊捨命。
哥林多後書 4:1
- 2
Therefore, since through God's mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart.
Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God.
我們既然蒙憐憫，受了這職分，就不喪膽，
乃將那些暗昧可恥的事棄絕了；不行詭詐，不謬講神的道理，只將真理表明出來，好在神面前把自己薦與各人的良心。
提摩太前書 6:12
Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
你要為真道打那美好的仗，持定永生。你為此被召，也在許多見證人面前，已經作了那美好的見證。
提摩太後書 1:6
- 7
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
為此我提醒你，使你將神藉我按手所給你的恩賜再如火再挑旺起來。
因為神賜給我們，不是膽怯的心，乃是剛強、仁愛、謹守的心。
提摩太後書 4:5
But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.
你卻要凡事謹慎，忍受苦難，作傳道的工夫，盡你的職分。
路加福音 10:1
- 2
After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go.
He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.
這事以後，主又設立七十個人，差遣他們兩個兩個的在他前面，往自己所要到的各城各地方去，
就對他們說：「要收的莊稼多，作工的人少。所以，你們當求莊稼的主打發工人出去收他的莊稼。
使徒行傳 13:2
- 3
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.
他們事奉主、禁食的時候，聖靈說：「要為我分派巴拿巴和掃羅，去做我召他們所做的工。」
於是禁食禱告，按手在他們頭上，就打發他們去了。
羅馬書 10:14
- 15
How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?
And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"
然而，人未曾信他，怎能求他呢？未曾聽見他，怎能信他呢？沒有傳道的，怎能聽見呢？
若沒有奉差遣，怎能傳道呢？如經上所記：「報福音、傳喜信的人，他們的腳蹤何等佳美。」
耶利米書 1:10
See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant."
看哪，我今日立你在列邦列國之上，為要施行拔出、拆毀、毀壞、傾覆，又要建立、栽植。
歌羅西書 4:17
Tell Archippus: "See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord."
要對亞基布說：「務要謹慎，盡你從主所受的職分。」
提摩太前書 4:14
- 16
Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you.
Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.
Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.
你不要輕忽所得的恩賜，就是從前藉著預言、在眾長老按手的時候賜給你的。
這些事你要殷勤去做，並要在此專心，使眾人看出你的長進來。
你要謹慎自己和自己的教訓，要在這些事上恆心；因為這樣行，又能救自己，又能救聽你的人。
約書亞記 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
我豈沒有吩咐你嗎？你當剛強壯膽！不要懼怕，也不要驚惶；因為你無論往那裡去，耶和華你的神必與你同在。」
使徒行傳 26:16
- 18
'Now get up and stand on your feet. I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen and will see of me.
I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them
to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
你起來站著，我特意向你顯現，要派你作執事，作見證，將你所看見的事和我將要指示你的事證明出來。；
我也要救你脫離百姓和外邦人的手。
我差你到他們那裡去，要叫他們的眼睛得開，從黑暗中歸向光明，從撒但權下歸向神；又因信我，得蒙赦罪，和一切成聖的人同得基業。』」
哥林多前書 3:10
By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care.
我照神所給我的恩，好像一個聰明的工頭，立好了根基，有別人在上面建造；只是各人要謹慎怎樣在上面建造。
歌羅西書 1:25
I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness-
我照神為你們所賜我的職分作了教會的執事，要把神的道理傳得全備，
提摩太後書 4:1
- 2
In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge:
Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage-with great patience and careful instruction.
我在神面前，並在將來審判活人死人的基督耶穌面前，憑著他的顯現和他的國度囑咐你：
務要傳道，無論得時不得時，總要專心；並用百般的忍耐，各樣的教訓，責備人、警戒人、勸勉人。
加拉太書 1:15
- 16
But when God, who set me apart from my mother's womb and called me by his grace, was pleased
to reveal his Son in me so that I might preach him among the Gentiles, my immediate response was not to consult any human being.
然而，那把我從母腹裡分別出來、又施恩召我的神，
既然樂意將他兒子啟示在我心裡，叫我把他傳在外邦人中，我就沒有與屬血氣的人商量，
