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.