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
How true the saying is, and worthy of the fullest acceptance, that 'Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners'! And there is no greater sinner than I!
1 Timothy 4:9
How true that saying is and worthy of the fullest acceptance!
2 Timothy 2:11
How true this saying is-- 'If we have shared his death, we shall also share his life.
Titus 3:8
How true that saying is! And it is on these subjects that I desire you to lay especial stress, so that those who have learned to trust in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing good. Such subjects are excellent in themselves, and of real use to mankind.
The office
1 Timothy 3:2
The Presiding-Officer should be a man of blameless character; a faithful husband; living a temperate, discreet, and well-ordered life; hospitable, and a skillful teacher,
Acts 1:20
"For in the Book of Psalms," Peter continued, "it is said-- 'Let his dwelling become desolate, and let no one live in it'; and also--'His office let another take.'
Philippians 1:1
To all Christ's People at Philippi, with the Presiding Officers and Assistants, from Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus.
Titus 1:7
For a Presiding-Officer, as God's steward, ought to be a man of irreproachable character; not self-willed or quick-tempered, nor addicted to drink or to brawling or to questionable money-making.
1 Peter 2:25
Once you were straying like sheep, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.
Desireth
Luke 15:10
So, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of God's angels over one outcast that repents."
Romans 11:13
But I am speaking to you who were Gentiles.
Ephesians 4:12
To fit his People for the work of the ministry, for the building up of the Body of the Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:14
We entreat you also, Brothers--warn the disorderly, comfort the faint-hearted, give a helping hand to the weak, and be patient with every one.
James 5:19
My Brothers, should one of you be led astray from the Truth, and some one bring him back again,