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
This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners" -- and I am the worst of them!
1 Timothy 4:9
This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.
2 Timothy 2:11
This saying is trustworthy: If we died with him, we will also live with him.
Titus 3:8
This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.
The office
1 Timothy 3:2
The overseer then must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,
Acts 1:20
"For it is written in the book of Psalms, 'Let his house become deserted, and let there be no one to live in it,' and 'Let another take his position of responsibility.'
Philippians 1:1
From Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the overseers and deacons.
Titus 1:7
For the overseer must be blameless as one entrusted with God's work, not arrogant, not prone to anger, not a drunkard, not violent, not greedy for gain.
1 Peter 2:25
For you were going astray like sheep but now you have turned back to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.
Desireth
Proverbs 11:30
The fruit of the righteous is like a tree producing life, and the one who wins souls is wise.
Luke 15:10
In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God's angels over one sinner who repents."
Romans 11:13
Now I am speaking to you Gentiles. Seeing that I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry,
Ephesians 4:12
to equip the saints for the work of ministry, that is, to build up the body of Christ,
1 Thessalonians 5:14
And we urge you, brothers and sisters, admonish the undisciplined, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient toward all.
James 5:19
My brothers and sisters, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone turns him back,