Strong's Greek · G4291
προΐστημι
proḯstēmi
Definitionto stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise
Derivationfrom G4253 (πρό) and G2476 (ἵστημι);
KJV usagemaintain, be over, rule
Occurrences8 in the KJV · 8 verses
προΐστημι in Scripture
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.
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;
1 Timothy 3:4
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
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?)
1 Timothy 3:12
Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
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.
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.
Titus 3:14
And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.