Thematic Bible
1 Timothy 3:1 (show verse)
This saying is trustworthy: “If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble work.”
1 Timothy 3:2 (show verse)
An overseer, therefore, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,
1 Timothy 3:3 (show verse)
not addicted to wine, not a bully but gentle, not quarrelsome, not greedy—
1 Timothy 3:4 (show verse)
one who manages his own household competently, having his children under control with all dignity.
1 Timothy 3:5 (show verse)
(If anyone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of God’s church?)
1 Timothy 3:6 (show verse)
He must not be a new convert, or he might become conceited and fall into the condemnation of the Devil.
1 Timothy 3:7 (show verse)
Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the Devil’s trap.
1 Timothy 3:8 (show verse)
Deacons, likewise, should be worthy of respect, not hypocritical, not drinking a lot of wine, not greedy for money,
1 Timothy 3:9 (show verse)
holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
1 Timothy 3:10 (show verse)
And they must also be tested first; if they prove blameless, then they can serve as deacons.
1 Timothy 3:11 (show verse)
Wives, too, must be worthy of respect, not slanderers, self-controlled, faithful in everything.
1 Timothy 3:12 (show verse)
Deacons must be husbands of one wife, managing their children and their own households competently.
1 Timothy 3:13 (show verse)
For those who have served well as deacons acquire a good standing for themselves, and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 3:14 (show verse)
I write these things to you, hoping to come to you soon.
No Themes for this verse.
1 Timothy 3:15 (show verse)
But if I should be delayed, I have written so that you will know how people ought to act in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
1 Timothy 3:16 (show verse)
And most certainly, the mystery of godliness is great:
He was manifested in the flesh,
vindicated in the Spirit,
seen by angels,
preached among the nations,
believed on in the world,
taken up in glory.
vindicated in the Spirit,
seen by angels,
preached among the nations,
believed
taken up in glory.