1 Timothy 3:1

This saying is trustworthy: “If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble work.”

Acts 20:28

Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock that the Holy Spirit has appointed you to as overseers, to shepherd the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.

1 Timothy 1:15

This saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them.

Philippians 1:1

Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus:

To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons.

1 Peter 5:2

Shepherd God’s flock among you, not overseeing out of compulsion but freely, according to God’s will; not for the money but eagerly;

Acts 1:20

“For it is written in the Book of Psalms:

Let his dwelling become desolate;
let no one live in it; and
Let someone else take his position.

Titus 1:7

For an overseer, as God’s administrator, must be blameless, not arrogant, not hot-tempered, not addicted to wine, not a bully, not greedy for money,

1 Peter 2:25

For you were like sheep going astray,
but you have now returned
to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.

Proverbs 11:30

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
but violence takes lives.

Luke 15:10

I tell you, in the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”

Romans 11:13

Now I am speaking to you Gentiles. In view of the fact that I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry,

Ephesians 4:12

for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,

1 Thessalonians 5:14

And we exhort you, brothers: warn those who are irresponsible, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

1 Timothy 3:2-7

An overseer, therefore, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,

1 Timothy 4:9

This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.

2 Timothy 2:11

This saying is trustworthy:

For if we have died with Him,
we will also live with Him;

Titus 3:8

This saying is trustworthy. I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed God might be careful to devote themselves to good works. These are good and profitable for everyone.

Hebrews 12:15

Make sure that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no root of bitterness springs up, causing trouble and by it, defiling many.

James 5:19-20

My brothers, if any among you strays from the truth, and someone turns him back,

1 Peter 4:15

None of you, however, should suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or a meddler.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

Bible References

Is a

1 Timothy 1:15
This saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them.
1 Timothy 4:9
This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.
2 Timothy 2:11
This saying is trustworthy:

For if we have died with Him,
we will also live with Him;
Titus 3:8
This saying is trustworthy. I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed God might be careful to devote themselves to good works. These are good and profitable for everyone.

The office

1 Timothy 3:2
An overseer, therefore, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,
Acts 1:20
“For it is written in the Book of Psalms:

Let his dwelling become desolate;
let no one live in it; and
Let someone else take his position.
Philippians 1:1
Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus:

To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons.
Titus 1:7
For an overseer, as God’s administrator, must be blameless, not arrogant, not hot-tempered, not addicted to wine, not a bully, not greedy for money,
1 Peter 2:25
For you were like sheep going astray,
but you have now returned
to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.

Desireth

Proverbs 11:30
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
but violence takes lives.
Luke 15:10
I tell you, in the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”
Romans 11:13
Now I am speaking to you Gentiles. In view of the fact that I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry,
Ephesians 4:12
for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,
1 Thessalonians 5:14
And we exhort you, brothers: warn those who are irresponsible, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
James 5:19
My brothers, if any among you strays from the truth, and someone turns him back,

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