1 Timothy 3:1

This is a true saying: If a man covet the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

Acts 20:28

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, whereof the holy ghost hath made you overseers: to rule the congregation of God, which he hath purchased with his blood.

1 Timothy 1:15

This is a true saying, and by all means worthy to be received, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief:

Philippians 1:1

Paul and Timothy, the servants of Jesus Christ. To all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons.

1 Peter 5:2

see that ye feed Christ's flock, which is among you, taking the oversight of them: not as though ye were compelled thereto, but willingly; Not for the desire of filthy lucre, but of a good mind.

Acts 1:20

It is written in the book of psalms, 'His habitation be void, and no man be dwelling therein,' and, 'His bishoprick let another take.'

Titus 1:7

For a bishop must be faultless, as it becometh the minister of God; not stubborn, not angry, no drunkard, no fighter, not given to filthy lucre:

1 Peter 2:25

For ye were as sheep going astray: but are now returned unto the shepherd, and bishop of your souls.

Proverbs 11:30

The fruit of the righteous is as the tree of life; a wise man also winneth men's souls.

Luke 15:10

Likewise I say unto you, Joy is made in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth."

Romans 11:13

I speak to you gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the gentiles I will magnify mine office

Ephesians 4:12

that the saints might have all things necessary to work and minister withal, to the edifying of the body of Christ,

1 Thessalonians 5:14

We desire you brethren warn them that are unruly, comfort the feeble minded, forbear the weak, have continual patience toward all men.

1 Timothy 3:2-7

Yea, and a bishop must be faultless, the husband of one wife, sober, discreet, honestly appareled, harborous, apt to teach,

1 Timothy 4:9

This is a sure saying, and of all parties worthy to be received.

2 Timothy 2:11

It is a true saying: If we be dead with him, we also shall live with him;

Titus 3:8

This is a true saying. Of these things I would thou shouldest certify, that they which believe God, might be diligent to go forward in good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

Hebrews 12:15

And look to, that no man be destitute of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness spring up and trouble; and thereby many be defiled:

James 5:19-20

Brethren if any of you err from the truth, and another convert him,

1 Peter 4:15

See that none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or an evil doer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

Bible References

Is a

1 Timothy 1:15
This is a true saying, and by all means worthy to be received, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief:
1 Timothy 4:9
This is a sure saying, and of all parties worthy to be received.
2 Timothy 2:11
It is a true saying: If we be dead with him, we also shall live with him;
Titus 3:8
This is a true saying. Of these things I would thou shouldest certify, that they which believe God, might be diligent to go forward in good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

The office

1 Timothy 3:2
Yea, and a bishop must be faultless, the husband of one wife, sober, discreet, honestly appareled, harborous, apt to teach,
Acts 1:20
It is written in the book of psalms, 'His habitation be void, and no man be dwelling therein,' and, 'His bishoprick let another take.'
Philippians 1:1
Paul and Timothy, the servants of Jesus Christ. To all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons.
Titus 1:7
For a bishop must be faultless, as it becometh the minister of God; not stubborn, not angry, no drunkard, no fighter, not given to filthy lucre:
1 Peter 2:25
For ye were as sheep going astray: but are now returned unto the shepherd, and bishop of your souls.

Desireth

Proverbs 11:30
The fruit of the righteous is as the tree of life; a wise man also winneth men's souls.
Luke 15:10
Likewise I say unto you, Joy is made in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth."
Romans 11:13
I speak to you gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the gentiles I will magnify mine office
Ephesians 4:12
that the saints might have all things necessary to work and minister withal, to the edifying of the body of Christ,
1 Thessalonians 5:14
We desire you brethren warn them that are unruly, comfort the feeble minded, forbear the weak, have continual patience toward all men.
James 5:19
Brethren if any of you err from the truth, and another convert him,