Presbyter

Presbyter in the New Testament refers to a leader in local Christian congregations, a synonym of episkopos, which has come to mean bishop. In modern usage, it is distinct from bishop and synonymous with priest, pastor, elder, or minister in various Christian denominations. Its literal meaning in Greek (presbyteros) is "elder."

Related Topics:
New Testament - Bishop - Priest - Pastor - Elder - Minister - Christian denominations - Greek

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