1 Timothy 3:1

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Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons This saying is trustworthy:“If someone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a good work.”

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Referenced Verses

  • Acts 20:28 : 28 Watch out for yourselves and for all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God that he obtained with the blood of his own Son.
  • 1 Tim 1:15 : 15 This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance:“Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”– and I am the worst of them!
  • 1 Pet 5:2 : 2 Give a shepherd’s care to God’s flock among you, exercising oversight not merely as a duty but willingly under God’s direction, not for shameful profit but eagerly.
  • Phil 1:1 : 1 ¶ Salutation From Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the overseers and deacons.
  • Titus 1:7 : 7 For the overseer must be blameless as one entrusted with God’s work, not arrogant, not prone to anger, not a drunkard, not violent, not greedy for gain.
  • 1 Pet 2:25 : 25 For you were going astray like sheep but now you have turned back to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.
  • Acts 1:20 : 20 “For it is written in the book of Psalms,‘Let his house become deserted, and let there be no one to live in it,’ and‘Let another take his position of responsibility.’
  • Jas 5:19-20 : 19 My brothers and sisters, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone turns him back, 20 he should know that the one who turns a sinner back from his wandering path will save that person’s soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.
  • 1 Pet 4:15 : 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer or thief or criminal or as a troublemaker.
  • Titus 3:8 : 8 Summary of the Letter This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.
  • Heb 12:15 : 15 See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God, that no one be like a bitter root springing up and causing trouble, and through it many become defiled.
  • 1 Thess 5:14 : 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, admonish the undisciplined, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient toward all.
  • 1 Tim 3:2-7 : 2 The overseer then must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher, 3 not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, not contentious, free from the love of money. 4 He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity. 5 But if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for the church of God? 6 He must not be a recent convert or he may become arrogant and fall into the punishment that the devil will exact. 7 And he must be well thought of by those outside the faith, so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil’s trap.
  • 1 Tim 4:9 : 9 This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.
  • 2 Tim 2:11 : 11 This saying is trustworthy: If we died with him, we will also live with him.
  • Rom 11:13 : 13 Now I am speaking to you Gentiles. Seeing that I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry,
  • Eph 4:12 : 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, that is, to build up the body of Christ,
  • Prov 11:30 : 30 The fruit of the righteous is like a tree producing 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 God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 1 Tim 3:2-15
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    2The overseer then must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,

    3not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, not contentious, free from the love of money.

    4He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity.

    5But if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for the church of God?

    6He must not be a recent convert or he may become arrogant and fall into the punishment that the devil will exact.

    7And he must be well thought of by those outside the faith, so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil’s trap.

    8Deacons likewise must be dignified, not two-faced, not given to excessive drinking, not greedy for gain,

    9holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

    10And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.

    11Likewise also their wives must be dignified, not slanderous, temperate, faithful in every respect.

    12Deacons must be husbands of one wife and good managers of their children and their own households.

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

    14Conduct in God’s Church I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these instructions to you

    15in case I am delayed, to let you know how people ought to conduct themselves in the household of God, because it is the church of the living God, the support and bulwark of the truth.

  • Titus 1:5-8
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    5Titus’ Task on Crete The reason I left you in Crete was to set in order the remaining matters and to appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.

    6An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who cannot be charged with dissipation or rebellion.

    7For the overseer must be blameless as one entrusted with God’s work, not arrogant, not prone to anger, not a drunkard, not violent, not greedy for gain.

    8Instead he must be hospitable, devoted to what is good, sensible, upright, devout, and self-controlled.

  • Titus 3:8
    74%

    8Summary of the Letter This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

  • 1 Cor 4:1-2
    2 verses
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    1The Apostles’ Ministry One should think about us this way– as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

    2Now what is sought in stewards is that one be found faithful.

  • 1 Pet 5:1-3
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    1Leading and Living in God’s Flock So as your fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings and as one who shares in the glory that will be revealed, I urge the elders among you:

    2Give a shepherd’s care to God’s flock among you, exercising oversight not merely as a duty but willingly under God’s direction, not for shameful profit but eagerly.

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

  • 1 Tim 5:16-17
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    16If a believing woman has widows in her family, let her help them. The church should not be burdened, so that it may help the widows who are truly in need.

    17Elders who provide effective leadership must be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching.

  • 1 Tim 2:3
    68%

    3Such prayer for all is good and welcomed before God our Savior,

  • 1 Tim 4:9
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    9This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.

  • Titus 3:1
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    1Conduct Toward Those Outside the Church Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.

  • Titus 2:7
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    7showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

  • 1 Tim 4:6
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    6By pointing out such things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, having nourished yourself on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.

  • 2 Tim 3:17
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    17that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work.

  • 1 Tim 6:3
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    3If someone spreads false teachings and does not agree with sound words(that is, those of our Lord Jesus Christ) and with the teaching that accords with godliness,

  • Titus 2:1-2
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    1Conduct Consistent with Sound Teaching But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.

    2Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

  • 2 Tim 2:21
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    21So if someone cleanses himself of such behavior, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart, useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.

  • 2 Cor 6:3
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    3We do not give anyone an occasion for taking an offense in anything, so that no fault may be found with our ministry.

  • 1 Cor 7:7-8
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    7I wish that everyone was as I am. But each has his own gift from God, one this way, another that.

    8To the unmarried and widows I say that it is best for them to remain as I am.

  • 1 Tim 6:11
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    11But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.

  • 2 Tim 2:5
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    5Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he will not be crowned as the winner unless he competes according to the rules.

  • Titus 2:5
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    5to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited.

  • 1 Tim 5:7
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    7Reinforce these commands, so that they will be beyond reproach.

  • 1 Tim 5:10
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    10and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress– as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.

  • 2 Tim 2:15
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    15Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately.

  • Acts 6:3
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    3But carefully select from among you, brothers, seven men who are well-attested, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this necessary task.

  • Titus 2:10
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    10not pilfering, but showing all good faith, in order to bring credit to the teaching of God our Savior in everything.

  • 3 John 1:5
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    5The Charge to Gaius Dear friend, you demonstrate faithfulness by whatever you do for the brothers(even though they are strangers).

  • 1 Cor 7:26
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    26Because of the impending crisis I think it best for you to remain as you are.

  • 1 Tim 1:3
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    3Timothy’s Task in Ephesus As I urged you when I was leaving for Macedonia, stay on in Ephesus to instruct certain people not to spread false teachings,