1 Timothy 3:1

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This saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task.

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  • Acts 20:28 : 28 Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, among whom the Holy Spirit has appointed you as overseers, to shepherd the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.
  • 1 Tim 1:15 : 15 This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the foremost.
  • 1 Pet 5:2 : 2 Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, watching over them—not under compulsion, but freely; not for dishonest gain, but eagerly.
  • Phil 1:1 : 1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, along with the overseers and deacons.
  • Titus 1:7 : 7 For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be blameless—not arrogant, not hot-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, and not greedy for dishonest gain.
  • 1 Pet 2:25 : 25 For you were like sheep wandering astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
  • Acts 1:20 : 20 For it is written in the book of Psalms, 'Let his habitation be desolate; let no one dwell in it,' and 'Let another take his position.'
  • Jas 5:19-20 : 19 My brothers and sisters, if anyone among you strays from the truth and someone turns them back, 20 let them know that whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save their soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.
  • 1 Pet 4:15 : 15 If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler.
  • Titus 3:8 : 8 This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for all people.
  • Heb 12:15 : 15 See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and defile many.
  • 1 Thess 5:14 : 14 Now we urge you, brothers, admonish those who are idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
  • 1 Tim 3:2-7 : 2 Therefore, an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, and not a lover of money. 4 He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity. 5 (For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of God’s church?) 6 He must not be a recent convert, so that he does not become conceited and fall into the judgment of the devil. 7 Moreover, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he won't fall into disgrace and the trap of the devil.
  • 1 Tim 4:9 : 9 This is a trustworthy saying, deserving full acceptance.
  • 2 Tim 2:11 : 11 This saying is trustworthy: If we have died with Him, we will also live with Him.
  • Rom 11:13 : 13 I am speaking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch as I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I take pride in my ministry.
  • Eph 4:12 : 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,
  • Prov 11:30 : 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who wins souls is wise.
  • Luke 15:10 : 10 In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 1 Tim 3:2-15
    14 verses
    84%

    2Therefore, an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

    3not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, and not a lover of money.

    4He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity.

    5(For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of God’s church?)

    6He must not be a recent convert, so that he does not become conceited and fall into the judgment of the devil.

    7Moreover, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he won't fall into disgrace and the trap of the devil.

    8Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, and not greedy for dishonest gain.

    9They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

    10Let them also be tested first; then, if they prove blameless, let them serve as deacons.

    11Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded and faithful in all things.

    12Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their households well.

    13For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

    14I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you soon.

    15But if I delay, you will know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

  • Titus 1:5-8
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    5I left you in Crete for this reason, so that you might set in order what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you.

    6An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who are not accused of wild living or rebellion.

    7For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be blameless—not arrogant, not hot-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, and not greedy for dishonest gain.

    8But he must be hospitable, a lover of what is good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.

  • Titus 3:8
    74%

    8This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for all people.

  • 1 Cor 4:1-2
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    70%

    1This is how you should regard us: as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

    2Now it is required that those who are entrusted as stewards must prove faithful.

  • 1 Pet 5:1-3
    3 verses
    69%

    1I urge the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings, and also as one who will share in the glory to be revealed.

    2Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, watching over them—not under compulsion, but freely; not for dishonest gain, but eagerly.

    3Do not lord it over those entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.

  • 1 Tim 5:16-17
    2 verses
    69%

    16If any believing man or woman has widows, let them help them and not let the church be burdened, so that it may assist those who are truly widows.

    17The elders who lead well should be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.

  • 1 Tim 2:3
    68%

    3This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,

  • 1 Tim 4:9
    68%

    9This is a trustworthy saying, deserving full acceptance.

  • Titus 3:1
    67%

    1Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, and to be ready for every good work.

  • Titus 2:7
    67%

    7In all things, present yourself as an example of good works, with integrity, dignity, and incorruptibility in your teaching.

  • 1 Tim 4:6
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    6If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and the good teaching that you have followed.

  • 2 Tim 3:17
    67%

    17so that the servant of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

  • 1 Tim 6:3
    66%

    3If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness,

  • Titus 2:1-2
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    1As for you, speak the things that are consistent with sound teaching.

    2Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love, and in perseverance.

  • 2 Tim 2:21
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    21If anyone cleanses themselves from the latter, they will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.

  • 2 Cor 6:3
    66%

    3We give no cause for offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited.

  • 1 Cor 7:7-8
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    7I wish that all people were as I am. But each has his own gift from God, one of one kind and one of another.

    8To the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to remain as I am.

  • 1 Tim 6:11
    66%

    11But you, man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.

  • 2 Tim 2:5
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    5Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, they do not receive a victor's crown unless they compete according to the rules.

  • Titus 2:5
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    5to be self-controlled, pure, committed to their homes, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God may not be slandered.

  • 1 Tim 5:7
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    7Command these things so that they may be above reproach.

  • 1 Tim 5:10
    65%

    10and is well known for her good works: if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in affliction, and devoted herself to every good work.

  • 2 Tim 2:15
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    15Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

  • Acts 6:3
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    3Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to this responsibility.

  • Titus 2:10
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    10They must not pilfer but must demonstrate complete faithfulness, so that they may make the teaching of God our Savior attractive in every way.

  • 3 John 1:5
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    5Beloved, you are acting faithfully in whatever you do for the brothers, especially when they are strangers.

  • 1 Cor 7:26
    64%

    26Because of the present distress, I think it is good for a person to remain as they are.

  • 1 Tim 1:3
    64%

    3Just as I urged you to remain in Ephesus when I went to Macedonia, so that you might command certain people not to teach false doctrines,