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 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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:

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

Desireth

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

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

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

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

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

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