20 Bible Verses about Leadership

For in him dwells all the fulness of the Godhead bodily;

So that let no one boast in men; for all things are yours.

And Moses said to God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?

And he said to him, "Pray, Lord, how can I deliver Israel? Behold, my clan is the weakest in Manas'seh, and I am the least in my family."

And I said, Woe unto me! for I am undone; for I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, Jehovah of hosts.

Remember your leaders who have spoken to you the word of God; and considering the issue of their conversation, imitate their faith.

And it came to pass in those days that he went out into the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God. And when it was day he called his disciples, and having chosen out twelve from them, whom also he named apostles: Simon, to whom also he gave the name of Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip and Bartholomew,read more.
and Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus and Simon who was called Zealot, and Judas brother of James, and Judas Iscariote, who was also his betrayer;

Brethren, if even a man be taken in some fault, ye who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of meekness, considering thyself lest thou also be tempted.

not as lording it over your possessions, but being models for the flock.

Obey your leaders, and be submissive; for they watch over your souls as those that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not groaning, for this would be unprofitable for you.

thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves; every one loveth presents, and hunteth after rewards; they judge not the fatherless, and the cause of the widow cometh not unto them.

But we beg you, brethren, to know those who labour among you, and take the lead among you in the Lord, and admonish you,

as indeed the Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.

but it is not thus among you; but whosoever would be great among you, shall be your minister;

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful hand shall be under tribute.