Traveling deacons:
- Paul, the traveling elder, instructs Timothy, the traveling deacon:
- 2 Timothy 4:5 "But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry."
- Timothy was under the direction of Paul:
- 1 Timothy 1:3 "As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine, "
- Titus had universal authority but under the direction of the apostolic elder:
- Titus 1:5 "For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:"
- Tychicus was also helping Paul in Greece, and Onesimus was under the direction of Paul
- Colossians 4:7-9 "All my state shall Tychicus declare to you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord: Whom I have sent to you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts; With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known to you all things which are done here."
- Tychicus was directed in his work by Paul:
- Artemas, the apostolic deacon, was sent by Paul with a message for Titus
- Titus 3:12 "When I shall send Artemas to thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter."
- The Scripture shows the power of Stephen. The ministries of Stephen and Philip show that the deacons have powerful authority in spiritual ministries in the church:
- Acts 6:8 "And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people."
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