1 Timothy 3:1

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Summary

1 Timothy 3:1

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

Is a

The office

1 Peter 2:25

Desireth

Bible References

Is a

It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all.

It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance.

It is a trustworthy statement:

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

This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for men.

The office

An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

“For it is written in the book of Psalms,
‘Let his homestead be made desolate,
And let no one dwell in it’;and,‘Let another man take his

office.’

Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus,

To all the

saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons:

For the

overseer must be above reproach as God’s steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain,

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

Desireth

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
And he who is wise wins souls.

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

But I am speaking to you who are Gentiles. Inasmuch then as I am an apostle of Gentiles, I magnify my ministry,

for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ;

We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

My brethren, if any among you strays from the truth and one turns him back,