Our obedience to the appointed elders also gives evidence of our submission to Christ, the Head of the congregation. ​ — Colossians 2: 19.
(‏ روما ١٤ :‏ ​ ١٠ -‏ ١٢‏ )‏ وَطَاعَتُنَا لِلشُّيُوخِ ٱلْمُعَيَّنِينَ تُظْهِرُ أَنَّنَا نُذْعِنُ لِلْمَسِيحِ ،‏ رَأْسِ ٱلْجَمَاعَةِ .‏ —‏ كولوسي ٢ :‏ ١٩‏ .‏