21 results ( Located in the same paragraph Located in the same sentence Located in the same paragraph Located in the same article ). Sorted by most occurrences Sorted by most occurrences Sorted by date, newest first Sorted by date, oldest first Search restricted to: Booklets. Governing Body Watch Tower Publications Index 1986-2024 First Century Modern Day Governing Body Watch Tower Publications Index 1930-1985 First Century Modern-Day July (13 occurrences) Brothers traveling on behalf of the governing body shared “the decrees that had been decided on by the apostles and the elders who were in Jerusalem.” (Acts 16:4) es18 pp. 67-77 - Examining the Scriptures—2018 May (8 occurrences) The first-century governing body proved to be a source of encouragement both to those taking the lead and to Christians in general. es20 pp. 47-57 - Examining the Scriptures—2020 November (6 occurrences) These “gifts in men” include Governing Body members, appointed helpers to the Governing Body, Branch Committee members, circuit overseers, field instructors, congregation elders, and ministerial servants. es22 pp. 108-118 - Examining the Scriptures—2022 June (4 occurrences) In the first century, the governing body in Jerusalem worked unitedly to maintain order and peace among God’s people. (Acts 2:42) es22 pp. 57-67 - Examining the Scriptures—2022 May (4 occurrences) Although the governing body had authority in the early congregation, they acknowledged that their Leader was Jesus. es18 pp. 47-57 - Examining the Scriptures—2018 April (3 occurrences) Older ones in our midst remember when congregations had a congregation servant rather than a body of elders, when countries had a branch servant rather than a Branch Committee, and when direction was given by the president of the Watch Tower Society rather than by a clearly established Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. es17 pp. 37-46 - Examining the Scriptures—2017 February (2 occurrences) The Governing Body and the branch offices make every effort to obtain accurate information before giving direction regarding congregation meetings and the preaching work. es24 pp. 17-26 - Examining the Scriptures—2024 June (2 occurrences) Like the first-century governing body, this slave oversees God’s people worldwide and gives direction to congregation elders. es23 pp. 57-67 - Examining the Scriptures—2023 August (2 occurrences) Later, James had the joy of serving as a member of the first-century governing body. (Acts 15:6, 13-22; Gal. 2:9) es23 pp. 77-87 - Examining the Scriptures—2023 February (2 occurrences) After these actions, in 2018 the Governing Body identified Russia and its allies as the king of the north. es22 pp. 17-26 - Examining the Scriptures—2022 October (2 occurrences) He was disrespectful to traveling representatives of the governing body. es22 pp. 98-108 - Examining the Scriptures—2022 March (2 occurrences) This means that the Governing Body will no longer be with us on earth. es21 - Examining the Scriptures—2021 November (2 occurrences) Under Christ’s direction, the governing body made it clear that non-Jewish Christians did not need to be circumcised. (Acts 15:19, 20) es20 pp. 108-118 - Examining the Scriptures—2020 January (2 occurrences) With prayerful consideration, the Governing Body strives to be faithful and discreet with regard to how the organization’s funds are used. (Matt. 24:45) es19 pp. 7-17 - Examining the Scriptures—2019 January (2 occurrences) Like the first-century governing body, this slave accepts God’s inspired word, or message, and highly esteems it. (1 Thess. 2:13) es18 pp. 7-17 - Examining the Scriptures—2018 February (2 occurrences) Think of congregation elders, circuit overseers, Branch Committee members, and the members of the Governing Body. es18 pp. 17-26 - Examining the Scriptures—2018 June (2 occurrences) The first-century Christian congregation was organized, and it benefited from the direction of the governing body, initially made up of the apostles. (Acts 6:1-6) es18 pp. 57-67 - Examining the Scriptures—2018 September (2 occurrences) George Gangas, who served on the Governing Body for over 22 years, stated: “To me, meeting with the brothers is one of life’s greatest pleasures and a source of encouragement.” es18 pp. 88-97 - Examining the Scriptures—2018 December (2 occurrences) As a governing body, they gave direction to all the congregations.—Acts 15:2. es18 pp. 118-128 - Examining the Scriptures—2018 January (2 occurrences) These final words of the letter that the first-century governing body sent to the congregations can also be rendered “be strong.” es17 pp. 7-17 - Examining the Scriptures—2017 June (2 occurrences) This is a prime reason why the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has given priority to making available to as many people as possible a Bible that honors God’s name. es17 pp. 57-67 - Examining the Scriptures—2017 1
Brothers traveling on behalf of the governing body shared “the decrees that had been decided on by the apostles and the elders who were in Jerusalem.” (Acts 16:4)
The first-century governing body proved to be a source of encouragement both to those taking the lead and to Christians in general.
These “gifts in men” include Governing Body members, appointed helpers to the Governing Body, Branch Committee members, circuit overseers, field instructors, congregation elders, and ministerial servants.
In the first century, the governing body in Jerusalem worked unitedly to maintain order and peace among God’s people. (Acts 2:42)
Although the governing body had authority in the early congregation, they acknowledged that their Leader was Jesus.
Older ones in our midst remember when congregations had a congregation servant rather than a body of elders, when countries had a branch servant rather than a Branch Committee, and when direction was given by the president of the Watch Tower Society rather than by a clearly established Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
The Governing Body and the branch offices make every effort to obtain accurate information before giving direction regarding congregation meetings and the preaching work.
Like the first-century governing body, this slave oversees God’s people worldwide and gives direction to congregation elders.
Later, James had the joy of serving as a member of the first-century governing body. (Acts 15:6, 13-22; Gal. 2:9)
After these actions, in 2018 the Governing Body identified Russia and its allies as the king of the north.
Under Christ’s direction, the governing body made it clear that non-Jewish Christians did not need to be circumcised. (Acts 15:19, 20)
With prayerful consideration, the Governing Body strives to be faithful and discreet with regard to how the organization’s funds are used. (Matt. 24:45)
Like the first-century governing body, this slave accepts God’s inspired word, or message, and highly esteems it. (1 Thess. 2:13)
Think of congregation elders, circuit overseers, Branch Committee members, and the members of the Governing Body.
The first-century Christian congregation was organized, and it benefited from the direction of the governing body, initially made up of the apostles. (Acts 6:1-6)
George Gangas, who served on the Governing Body for over 22 years, stated: “To me, meeting with the brothers is one of life’s greatest pleasures and a source of encouragement.”
These final words of the letter that the first-century governing body sent to the congregations can also be rendered “be strong.”
This is a prime reason why the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has given priority to making available to as many people as possible a Bible that honors God’s name.