1 Timothy 3:1
“This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.”
This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
Related Verses
“A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;”
“This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.”
“And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.”
“For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;”
“Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.”