presbyters

In what Papias himself says the connection plainly shows that in this passage by the word presbyters only Apostles can be understood.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 8: Infamy-Lapparent 1840-1916 1913

A college of presbyters is implied as existing in each large congregation.

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

Age was doubtless a requisite in presbyters, as it is here stated to have been in presbyteresses, with a view to their influence on the younger persons of their sex They were supported by the Church, but not the only widows so supported (1Ti 5: 3, 4). wife of one man -- in order not to throw a stumbling-block in the way of

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

Crete to establish Church government, and ordain presbyters (deacons are not mentioned).

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

Certainly the sector of charity was in Rome the original sector, because those called presbyters and deacons were centers of Christian charity.

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Certainly the sector of charity was in Rome the original sector, because those called presbyters and deacons were centers of Christian charity.

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But how came it then to pass that there is mention made of bishops and deacons only, without any one word of a third order, or rank of men distinct from them, called presbyters or elders?

The Doctrine of the Saints��� Perseverance Explained and Confirmed 1616-1683 1966

Independents, that there shall be an end of this quarrel; that they will not strive with the doctor, nor any living, for the introduction of any third sort of persons (though they should be called presbyters) into church office and government.

The Doctrine of the Saints��� Perseverance Explained and Confirmed 1616-1683 1966

The qualifications of these pastors and teachers, (called presbyters and overseers,) see in 1 Tim. iii.

The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London

Certain officers called presbyters, [21] or elders, were chosen to conduct the services and instruct the converts.

Early European History Hutton Webster