1 Timothy 3:1

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Summary

1 Timothy 3:1

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

Is a

The office

1 Peter 2:25

Desireth

Bible References

Is a

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance.

The saying is trustworthy, for: If we have died with him, we will also live with him;

The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people.

The office

Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife,sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

"For it is written in the Book of Psalms, "'May his camp become desolate, and let there be no one to dwell in it';and "'Let another take his office.'

Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons:

For an overseer,as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain,

For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

Desireth

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and whoever captures souls is wise.

Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents."

Now I am speaking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch then as I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry

to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,

And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle,encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.

My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back,