G4291

προΐστημι

proïstēmi

Verb · From πρό (G4253) and ἵστημι (G2476)

From G4253 and G2476; to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise:—maintain, be over, rule.

Outline

to set or place before

to set over
to be over, to superintend, preside over
to be a protector or guardian

to give aid

to care for, give attention to

profess honest occupations

Usages

Romans 12:8

Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

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1 Thessalonians 5:12

And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

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1 Timothy 3:4

One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

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1 Timothy 3:5

(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

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1 Timothy 3:12

Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

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1 Timothy 5:17

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

Ecclesiasticus 6:34 Ecclesiasticus 7:14 Ecclesiasticus 7:29 Ecclesiasticus 32:9 Romans 10:15 Hebrews 5:12 Hebrews 13:17

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Titus 3:8

This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

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Titus 3:14

And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.

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