Thematic Bible
1 Timothy 3:1 (show verse)
He that aspires to be a bishop, desires an office that is honourable.
1 Timothy 3:2 (show verse)
a bishop therefore ought to be of an unspotted character, to have but one wife, to be sober, prudent, grave, hospitable, and qualified for teaching:
1 Timothy 3:3 (show verse)
not given to wine or violence, but of a gentle temper, averse to contention and avarice: a master of economy,
1 Timothy 3:4 (show verse)
obliging his children to behave with decorum.
1 Timothy 3:5 (show verse)
for if a man is incapable of governing his own family, how can he take care of the church of God?
1 Timothy 3:6 (show verse)
nor must he be a new convert; for fear he should be elated with pride, and so involve himself in the same ruin as the devil.
1 Timothy 3:7 (show verse)
besides, he ought to stand fair in the opinion of unbelievers, lest he fall into disgrace, and the ambushes of the accuser.
1 Timothy 3:8 (show verse)
The deacons too must be grave, not double tongued, not addicted to drinking, or sordid gain,
1 Timothy 3:9 (show verse)
but by their integrity maintain the reverence due to the gospel.
1 Timothy 3:10 (show verse)
let them be first examin'd, and if they are without reproach, let them enter upon their office.
1 Timothy 3:11 (show verse)
their wives must be likewise grave, free from scandal, sober, and always faithful.
1 Timothy 3:12 (show verse)
a deacon must have but one wife, and govern his children, and the rest of the family in a proper manner.
1 Timothy 3:13 (show verse)
for they who duly discharge that office, prepare their way to a higher degree, and may promote the christian faith with the greater freedom.
1 Timothy 3:14 (show verse)
This I write, tho' I hope to make you a visit in a little time, that in case I am retarded,
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1 Timothy 3:15 (show verse)
you may know how to conduct yourself in the house of God, that is, in the church of the true God.
1 Timothy 3:16 (show verse)
the mystery of piety is the pillar and basts of truth; and certainly most extraordinary. God has appear'd in the flesh, been justified by the spirit, seen by angels, proclaim'd to the Gentiles, believ'd by the world, and assum'd into glory.