1 Timothy 3:10

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

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  • 1 Tim 5:22 : 22 Do not be hasty in laying on hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
  • Titus 1:6-7 : 6 An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who are not accused of wild living or rebellion. 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 John 4:1 : 1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
  • Acts 6:1-2 : 1 During these days, as the disciples were increasing in number, there was a complaint by the Greek-speaking Jews against the Hebrew-speaking Jews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. 2 So the Twelve summoned all the disciples together and said, 'It would not be right for us to neglect the word of God in order to serve tables.'
  • 1 Cor 1:8 : 8 Who will also strengthen you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  • 1 Tim 3:2 : 2 Therefore, an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
  • 1 Tim 3:6 : 6 He must not be a recent convert, so that he does not become conceited and fall into the judgment of the devil.
  • 1 Tim 3:13 : 13 For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
  • Col 1:22 : 22 He has now reconciled in His physical body through death to present you holy, blameless, and above reproach before Him—

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  • 1 Tim 3:11-13
    3 verses
    81%

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

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

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

  • 1 Tim 3:5-9
    5 verses
    79%

    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.

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

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

  • Titus 1:6-8
    3 verses
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    6 An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who are not accused of wild living or rebellion.

    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.

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

  • 1 Tim 3:1-3
    3 verses
    76%

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

    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.

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

  • 1 Cor 4:2
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    2 Now it is required that those who are entrusted as stewards must prove faithful.

  • Titus 2:1-8
    8 verses
    69%

    1 As for you, speak the things that are consistent with sound teaching.

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

    3 Likewise, older women are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not enslaved to much wine, teachers of good things.

    4 They are to encourage the young women to love their husbands and children,

    5 to 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.

    6 Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled.

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

    8 Let your speech be sound and beyond reproach, so that any opponent may be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

  • Acts 6:3
    68%

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

  • 2 Cor 6:3
    68%

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

  • Titus 2:10
    68%

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

  • Phil 1:10
    67%

    10 So that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.

  • 2 Pet 3:14
    67%

    14 Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these things, make every effort to be found by Him in peace, spotless and blameless.

  • 1 Tim 5:16-17
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    16 If 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.

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

  • 1 Tim 5:9-10
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    9 A widow should be enrolled only if she is at least sixty years old and has been faithful to one husband,

    10 and 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 2:21
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    21 If 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.

  • Eph 5:10
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    10 Prove what is well-pleasing to the Lord.

  • Titus 3:8
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    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.

  • 1 Tim 6:1
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    1 All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their own masters as worthy of full respect, so that God’s name and our teaching are not slandered.

  • 2 Cor 8:20-21
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    20 We are taking this precaution so that no one will criticize us regarding this generous gift we are administering.

    21 For we are taking every precaution to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of people.

  • 1 Tim 4:12
    65%

    12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.

  • 1 Thess 2:10
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    10 You are witnesses, and so is God, of how devoutly, righteously, and blamelessly we conducted ourselves among you who believe.

  • Titus 3:1
    65%

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

  • 2 Tim 2:15
    65%

    15 Do 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.

  • Phil 2:15
    65%

    15 so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverted generation. Among them, you shine as lights in the world,

  • 1 Tim 2:10
    65%

    10 but with good works, which are appropriate for women who profess to worship God.

  • 3 John 1:6
    65%

    6 They have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.

  • 1 Cor 1:8
    65%

    8 Who will also strengthen you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 1 Thess 5:13
    65%

    13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another.

  • 1 Tim 5:3
    64%

    3 Honor widows who are truly widows.

  • Titus 2:15
    64%

    15 Speak these things, encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.

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