1a
The wise men in every city, who love righteousness, and hate iniquity; who seek unto the Law of God and its justice; who obey the king, and honor all who are placed in authority, shall be ordained Elders.
2
¶ These shall be Judges and Rulers, and shall govern and instruct in their several callings, as they shall be appointed: they are the leaders of the people.
3a
¶ The Elders shall read this Law all the days of their lives, that they may instruct the people therein, to keep it;
3b
And that they may be able to serve the king as governors, and rulers, and judges, and commissioners, and masters of the king's business, in the several offices to which he shall appoint them.
4
¶ When they go beyond the kingdom to minister in word, and sacraments, and ordinances, the Apostles shall rule over them.
5
¶ But they shall give heed to the Chief among them in their several cities, and one of the king's counselors shall be the Grand Master of them all.
6a
¶ The Elders shall instruct the people in the Law and the Gospel on the Sabbath day, and in their assemblies:
6b
They shall visit the sick, the poor, and the needy: they shall comfort mourners, and all who are distressed, and counsel those who know not right.