<P> In Timothy and Titus in the New Testament a more clearly defined episcopate can be seen . We are told that Paul had left Timothy in Ephesus and Titus in Crete to oversee the local church ( 1Tim 1 : 3 and Titus 1 : 5 ) . Paul commands Titus to ordain presbyters / bishops and to exercise general oversight , telling him to `` rebuke with all authority '' ( Titus 2 : 15 ) . </P>
what is the role of a bishop in the bible
ordain presbyters / bishops and to exercise general oversight