"The "elders" (Greek, ) or "bishops" () were the most important officers of the church. The term elder means older one, implying dignity and respect. His position was similar to that of the one who had supervision of the synagogue. The term bishop means "overseer". Paul used these terms interchangeably, equating elders with overseers or bishops (Acts 20:17,28; Titus 1:5, 7).
"The "elders" (Greek ) or "bishops" () were the most important officers of the church The term elder means older one implying dignity and respect His position was similar to that of the one who had supervision of the synagogue The term bishop means "overseer" Paul used these terms interchangeably equating elders with overseers or bishops (Acts 201728; Titus 15 7)