it seemed good to us, having become of one mind, to send chosen men to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, It is not desirable that we should leave the Word of God and serve tables.

And on the following day Paul went in with us to Jacob, and all the elders were present.

Without counsel, plans are frustrated, but in the multitude of counselors they are established.

For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.

Remember those in authority over you, who have spoken the Word of God to you. Observing the outworkings of their behavior, imitate their faith.

Obey those in authority over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.