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 all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance.

It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:

This is a faithful saying, and these things I desire that you affirm constantly, that they who have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

The office

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

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

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

For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not self-willed, not soon angry, not given to wine, not violent, not given to dishonest gain;

For you were as sheep going astray; but are now returned 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 speak to you Gentiles, since I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify my office:

For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are idle, encourage the faint-hearted, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;