The term “elder” may refer to the dignity of the office, while the term “bishop/overseer” describes its authority and duties (1 Peter 2:25, 5:1-4).
Neno "mzee" linaweza kutaja hadhi ya ofisi, wakati neno "askofu / mwangalizi" linaeleza mamlaka yake na wajibu (1 Petro 2:25, 5:1-4).