προΐστημι proḯstēmi

Greek · Strong's G4291 · used 8 times in 8 verses

Meaning

to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise

In the King James Version: maintain, be over, rule

Derivation: from G4253 (πρό) and G2476 (ἵστημι);

Romans 12:8 if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
1 Thessalonians 5:12 But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.
1 Timothy 3:4 An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.
1 Timothy 3:5 For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?
1 Timothy 3:12 A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.
1 Timothy 5:17 Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
Titus 3:8 This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
Titus 3:14 And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.