Malachi 2:7 For the lips of a priest ought to preserve knowledge, and from his mouth men should seek instruction – because he is the messenger of the LORD Almighty.
Matthew 23:34 Therefore I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify; others you will flog in your synagogues and pursue from town to town.
Acts 8:29-31 The Spirit told Philip, “Go to that chariot and stay near it.” Then Philip ran up to the chariot and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked. “How can I,” he said, “unless someone explains it to me?”
Acts 13:1 In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers . . .
Acts 18:11 So Paul stayed for a year and a half, teaching them the word of God.
Romans 12:6-7 We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. . . . if it is teaching, let him teach
1 Timothy 4:6 . . . brought up in the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.
1 Timothy 5:17 The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.
Titus 2:7 . . . In your teaching show integrity, seriousness
James 3:1 Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.
Deuteronomy 33:8,10,11 About [the priestly tribe of] Levi he said: “ . . . He teaches your precepts to Jacob and your law to Israel. He offers incense before you and whole burnt offerings on your altar. Bless all his skills, O LORD, and be pleased with the work of his hands. . . .”