What the Bible says about Consulate
(From Forerunner Commentary)

2 Corinthians 10:13 An apostle has a measure of rule or authority within the church. In another place, Paul refers to himself as an ambassador. An ambassador is a high governmental personage who represents a yet higher authority—his government—and he is in that position to carry out the dictates of his nation in its relationship with another nation—a foreign nation. The ambassador resides in the foreign nation while representing his own nation, and he has authority, for example, over those who are under him at the consulate. John W. Ritenbaugh Unity (Part 3): Ephesians 4 (A) Related Topics: Ambassador | Ambassadors for Christ | Ambassadors of God | Ambassadors of God's Kingdom | Apostle | Apostle Paul's Credentials | Apostle, Authority of | Authority of Apostle