1 Timothy 3:1

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

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  • Acts 20:28 : 28 Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.
  • 1 Tim 1:15 : 15 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance: that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
  • 1 Pet 5:2 : 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by compulsion, but willingly; not for dishonest gain, but with a ready mind;
  • Phil 1:1 : 1 Paul and Timothy, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:
  • Titus 1:7 : 7 For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God; not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money;
  • 1 Pet 2:25 : 25 For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
  • Acts 1:20 : 20 For it is written in the Book of Psalms: Let his dwelling place be desolate, and let no one live in it, and, Let another take his office.
  • Jas 5:19-20 : 19 Brethren, if any of you stray from the truth, and someone turns him back; 20 Let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death and shall cover a multitude of sins.
  • 1 Pet 4:15 : 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a meddler in other people's matters.
  • Titus 3:8 : 8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
  • Heb 12:15 : 15 Looking diligently lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled;
  • 1 Thess 5:14 : 14 Now we exhort you, brothers, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all.
  • 1 Tim 3:2-7 : 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine, not a striker, not greedy for dishonest gain; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4 One who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all respectfulness; 5 For if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God? 6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. 7 Moreover, he must have a good reputation with those outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
  • 1 Tim 4:9 : 9 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance.
  • 2 Tim 2:11 : 11 This is a faithful saying: For if we died with Him, we shall also live with Him;
  • Rom 11:13 : 13 For I speak to you Gentiles; inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry,
  • Eph 4:12 : 12 For the equipping of the saints, for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ:
  • Prov 11:30 : 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.
  • Luke 15:10 : 10 Likewise, I say to 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%

    2A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

    3Not given to wine, not a striker, not greedy for dishonest gain; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

    4One who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all respectfulness;

    5For if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?

    6Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

    7Moreover, he must have a good reputation with those outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

    8Likewise, the deacons must be dignified, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain;

    9Holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

    10And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless.

    11In the same way, their wives must be dignified, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

    12Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

    13For those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

    14These things I write to you, hoping to come to you shortly;

    15But if I delay, that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

  • Titus 1:5-8
    4 verses
    79%

    5For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you—

    6If anyone is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination.

    7For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God; not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money;

    8But hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled;

  • Titus 3:8
    74%

    8This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

  • 1 Cor 4:1-2
    2 verses
    70%

    1Let a man account of us as ministers of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

    2Moreover, it is required in stewards that a man be found faithful.

  • 1 Pet 5:1-3
    3 verses
    69%

    1The elders among you I exhort, who am also an elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:

    2Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by compulsion, but willingly; not for dishonest gain, but with a ready mind;

    3Neither as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

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

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

    17Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.

  • 1 Tim 2:3
    68%

    3For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;

  • 1 Tim 4:9
    68%

    9This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance.

  • Titus 3:1
    67%

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

  • Titus 2:7
    67%

    7In all things showing yourself a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, dignity, sincerity,

  • 1 Tim 4:6
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    6If you remind the brethren of these things, you shall be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of good doctrine, to which you have attained.

  • 2 Tim 3:17
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    17That the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for all good works.

  • 1 Tim 6:3
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    3If anyone teaches otherwise, and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness;

  • Titus 2:1-2
    2 verses
    66%

    1But speak the things that are fitting for sound doctrine:

    2That the older men be sober, dignified, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience.

  • 2 Tim 2:21
    66%

    21Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.

  • 2 Cor 6:3
    66%

    3Giving no offense in anything, that the ministry may not be blamed:

  • 1 Cor 7:7-8
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    7For I wish that all men were as I am. But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that.

    8I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, it is good for them if they remain even as I am.

  • 1 Tim 6:11
    66%

    11But you, O man of God, flee these things; and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.

  • 2 Tim 2:5
    65%

    5And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

  • Titus 2:5
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    5To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed.

  • 1 Tim 5:7
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    7And these things command, that they may be blameless.

  • 1 Tim 5:10
    65%

    10Well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.

  • 2 Tim 2:15
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    15Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing 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 may appoint over this duty.

  • Titus 2:10
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    10Not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.

  • 3 John 1:5
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    5Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren and for strangers;

  • 1 Cor 7:26
    64%

    26I suppose therefore that this is good because of the present distress—that it is good for a man to remain as he is.

  • 1 Tim 1:3
    64%

    3As I urged you to remain in Ephesus when I went into Macedonia, that you might instruct some that they teach no other doctrine,