1 Timothy 3:2
Now an overseer must be blameless and beyond reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
1 Timothy 5:9
A widow is to be put on the list [to receive regular assistance] only if she is over sixty years of age, [having been] the wife of one man,
2 Timothy 2:24
The servant of the Lord must not participate in quarrels, but must be kind to everyone [even-tempered, preserving peace, and he must be], skilled in teaching, patient and tolerant when wronged.
Romans 12:13
contributing to the needs of God’s people, pursuing [the practice of] hospitality.
1 Peter 4:9
Be
Titus 1:6-9
namely, a man of unquestionable integrity, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, not accused of being immoral or rebellious.
Hebrews 13:2
Do not neglect to extend hospitality to strangers [especially among the family of believers—being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of your home and doing your part generously], for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.
Isaiah 56:10
Israel’s watchmen are blind,
They are all without knowledge.
They are all mute dogs, they cannot bark;
Panting, lying down, they love to slumber.
Luke 1:6
They both were righteous (approved) in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord.
Philippians 2:15
so that you may prove yourselves to be blameless and guileless, innocent and uncontaminated, children of God without blemish in the midst of a [morally] crooked and [spiritually] perverted generation, among whom you are seen as bright lights [beacons shining out clearly] in the world [of darkness],
1 Timothy 3:10-11
These men must first be tested; then if they are found to be blameless and beyond reproach [in their Christian lives], let them serve as deacons.
1 Timothy 4:3
who forbid marriage and advocate abstaining from [certain kinds of] foods which God has created to be gratefully shared by those who believe and have [a clear] knowledge of the truth.
Titus 2:2
Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in steadfastness [Christlike in character].
Hebrews 3:14
For we [believers] have become partakers of Christ [sharing in all that the Messiah has for us], if only we hold firm our newborn confidence [which originally led us to Him] until the end,
1 Peter 4:7
The end and culmination of all things is near. Therefore, be sound-minded and self-controlled for the purpose of prayer [staying balanced and focused on the things of God so that your communication will be clear, reasonable, specific and pleasing to Him.]
1 Peter 5:8
Be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be alert and cautious at all times. That enemy of yours, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion [fiercely hungry], seeking someone to devour.
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Bishop
Blameless
The husband
Vigilant
Apt
General references
Bible References
Bishop
Blameless
The husband
Vigilant
Israel’s watchmen are blind,
They are all without knowledge.
They are all mute dogs, they cannot bark;
Panting, lying down, they love to slumber.