The
Apostolic Period
The elders seemingly had differing gifts of ministry, and in their leadership function were usually referred to jointly.
(cf.
Acts 14:23; 15:2, 4, 6, 22-23; 16:4; 20:17, 21:18. 1 Tim. 5:1, 2, 17, 19. Titus 1:5. Heb. 11:2. Jas. 5:14. 1 Pet. 5:1,5. 2 John
1. 3 John 1.)