1 Timothy 3:2

The overseer then must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,

1 Timothy 5:9

No widow should be put on the list unless she is at least sixty years old, was the wife of one husband,

2 Timothy 2:24

And the Lord's slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,

Romans 12:13

Contribute to the needs of the saints, pursue hospitality.

1 Peter 4:9

Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

Titus 1:6-9

An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who cannot be charged with dissipation or rebellion.

Hebrews 13:2

Do not neglect hospitality, because through it some have entertained angels without knowing it.

Isaiah 56:10

All their watchmen are blind, they are unaware. All of them are like mute dogs, unable to bark. They pant, lie down, and love to snooze.

Luke 1:6

They were both righteous in the sight of God, following all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly.

Philippians 2:15

so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without blemish though you live in a crooked and perverse society, in which you shine as lights in the world

1 Timothy 3:10-11

And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.

1 Timothy 4:3

They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

Titus 2:2

Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

Hebrews 3:14

For we have become partners with Christ, if in fact we hold our initial confidence firm until the end.

1 Peter 4:7

For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer.

1 Peter 5:8

Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to devour.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

Bishop

General references

Bible References

Bishop

Titus 1:6
An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who cannot be charged with dissipation or rebellion.

Blameless

1 Timothy 3:10
And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.
Luke 1:6
They were both righteous in the sight of God, following all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly.
Philippians 2:15
so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without blemish though you live in a crooked and perverse society, in which you shine as lights in the world

The husband

1 Timothy 4:3
They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.
1 Timothy 5:9
No widow should be put on the list unless she is at least sixty years old, was the wife of one husband,
Hebrews 3:14
For we have become partners with Christ, if in fact we hold our initial confidence firm until the end.

Vigilant

Isaiah 56:10
All their watchmen are blind, they are unaware. All of them are like mute dogs, unable to bark. They pant, lie down, and love to snooze.
1 Peter 4:7
For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer.
1 Peter 5:8
Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to devour.

Given

Romans 12:13
Contribute to the needs of the saints, pursue hospitality.
Titus 1:8
Instead he must be hospitable, devoted to what is good, sensible, upright, devout, and self-controlled.
Hebrews 13:2
Do not neglect hospitality, because through it some have entertained angels without knowing it.
1 Peter 4:9
Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

Apt

2 Timothy 2:24
And the Lord's slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,

General references

1 Timothy 3:12
Deacons must be husbands of one wife and good managers of their children and their own households.

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