Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
The office
Bible References
Is a
1 Timothy 1:15
it is a proposition worthy to be believ'd, and be embrac'd by all, that Jesus Christ is come into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the greatest.
1 Timothy 4:9
what I tell you is certain, and deserves entire credit.
2 Timothy 2:11
it is an undoubted truth, that if we die for him, we shall live with him:
Titus 3:8
This is a secure rule, and what I would have you constantly maintain, that they who have believed in God, should take care to be examples of virtue, for that is commendable and useful to mankind.
The office
1 Timothy 3:2
a bishop therefore ought to be of an unspotted character, to have but one wife, to be sober, prudent, grave, hospitable, and qualified for teaching:
Acts 1:20
for it is written in the book of psalms, "let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein:" and "let another take possession of his charge."
Philippians 1:1
the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the christians that are at Philippi, to the bishops, and to the deacons.
Titus 1:7
for a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not morose, not soon angry, not given to wine, not violent, not desirous of unlawful gain.
1 Peter 2:25
for you were as sheep going astray, but now you are brought back to the pastor and overseer of your souls.
Desireth
Luke 15:10
even so, I assure you, the angels in heaven rejoice, when any one sinner becomes a penitent.
Romans 11:13
this concerns you Gentiles. for as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I should do honour to my character,
Ephesians 4:12
thus fitly qualifying his servants for their respective offices, in order to build up the body of Christ:
1 Thessalonians 5:14
and we exhort you, brethren, reprove the disorderly, comfort the pusillanimous, support the weak, and be patient toward all men.
James 5:19
My brethren, when any of you deviates from the truth, whoever sets him right, may be assured,