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
Blameless
The husband
Vigilant
Apt
General references
Bible References
Bishop
Titus 1:6
to chuse such as are without reproach, married to but one wife, whose children are obedient, not accused of debauchery, nor unruly.
Blameless
1 Timothy 3:10
let them be first examin'd, and if they are without reproach, let them enter upon their office.
Luke 1:6
they were both of them sincerely pious; observing all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord; with unspotted reputation.
Philippians 2:15
that you may be without reproach, the inoffensive spotless children of God in the midst of a depraved and perverse generation (among whom you should shine as stars in the world,
The husband
1 Timothy 4:3
interdicting marriage; and the use of animal food; which God created for the repast of the faithful, who embrace the truth with thankfulness.
1 Timothy 5:9
Let none be put upon the list of widows, but such as are at least threescore years of age, and have been married but once:
Hebrews 3:14
for we were receiv'd into the communion of Christ, upon condition of inviolably maintaining the hope we had at the beginning even unto the end,
Vigilant
1 Peter 4:7
The consummation of all things draws nigh. be temperate, be vigilant in prayer.
1 Peter 5:8
Be temperate, be vigilant: for your adversary the Devil goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
Given
Romans 12:13
distribute to the necessity of the saints; cultivate hospitality.
Titus 1:8
but a lover of hospitality, humane, prudent, just, holy, temperate;
Hebrews 13:2
be not unmindful of hospitality: for thereby some have unknowingly entertained angels.
1 Peter 4:9
be mutually hospitable, without repining.
Apt
2 Timothy 2:24
a christian must not be litigious, but easy to all men, qualify'd to instruct,
General references
1 Timothy 3:12
a deacon must have but one wife, and govern his children, and the rest of the family in a proper manner.