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

This is a faithful saying and worthy of acceptation by all, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am first.

The Word is faithful and worthy of acceptation by all.

This is a faithful word: That if we are dead with him, we shall also live with him;

The Word is faithful, and I desire that thou affirm this constantly, that those who have believed God might be careful to conduct themselves in good works. This is good and profitable unto men.

The office

It is expedient, therefore, that the bishop be blameless, the husband of only one wife, vigilant, temperate, of worldly affections mortified, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no one dwell therein, and let another take his office.

Paul and Timothy, slaves of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

For the bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God; not arrogant, not quick to anger, not given to wine, not hurtful, not greedy of dishonest gain,

For ye were as sheep that had gone astray, but are now converted unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.

Desireth

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he that wins souls is wise.

Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents.

For (I call you Gentiles) inasmuch as I am truly the apostle of the Gentiles, my honorable ministry,

for the perfecting of the saints in the work of the ministry, unto the edifying of the body of the Christ

We also exhort you, brethren, that you warn those that are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient with everyone.

Brethren, if any of you have erred from the truth, and someone should convert him;