Bishop
See also Aaronic Priesthood
Means “overseer,” an office or position of responsibility. Bishop is an ordained office in the Aaronic Priesthood (D&C 20:67; 107:87–88), and a bishop is a common judge in Israel (D&C 107:72, 74).
- The Holy Ghost has made you overseers:Acts 20:28;
- Qualifications are set forth for bishops:1 Tim. 3:1–7; ( Titus 1:7; )
- A bishop is to be ordained:D&C 20:67;
- Edward Partridge was to serve as a bishop unto the Church:D&C 41:9;
- A bishop is to discern spiritual gifts:D&C 46:27, 29;
- A high priest may officiate in the office of bishop:D&C 68:14, 19; ( D&C 107:17; )
- A bishop is appointed of the Lord:D&C 72:1–26;
- A bishop is to care for the poor:D&C 84:112;
- A bishop is to administer all temporal things:D&C 107:68;
- A bishop is president of the Aaronic Priesthood:D&C 107:87–88;
