1 Timothy 3:1 - The Scriptures 2009

¹ Trustworthy is the word: If a man longs for the position of an overseer, he desires a good work.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹ This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹ THE SAYING is true and irrefutable: If any man [eagerly] seeks the office of bishop (superintendent, overseer), he desires an excellent task (work).

American Standard Version (1901)

¹ Faithful is the saying, If a man seeketh the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

Common English Bible

¹ This saying is reliable: if anyone has a goal to be a supervisor in the church, they want a good thing.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹ It is a faithful saying: if a man desires the episcopate, he desires a good work.

1 Timothy 3:1 Cross References

Proverbs 11:30

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who is winning lives is wise.

Luke 15:10

I say to you, in the same way there is joy in the presence of the messengers of Elohim over one sinner repenting.

Acts 1:20

“For it has been written in the Book of Tehillim, ‘Let his dwelling lie waste, and let no one live in it,’ and, ‘Let another take his office.’

Acts 20:28

“Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Set-apart Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the assembly of Elohim which He has purchased with His own blood.

Romans 11:13

For I speak to you, the nations, inasmuch as I am an emissary to the nations, I esteem my service,

Ephesians 4:12

for the perfecting of the set-apart ones, to the work of service to a building up of the body of the Messiah,

Philippians 1:1

Sha’ul and Timotiyos, servants of יהושע Messiah, to all the set-apart ones in Messiah יהושע who are in Philippi, with the overseers and attendants:

1 Thessalonians 5:14

And we appeal to you, brothers, warn those who are disorderly, encourage the faint-hearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all.

1 Timothy 1:15

Trustworthy is the word and worthy of all acceptance, that Messiah יהושע came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am foremost.

1 Timothy 4:9

Trustworthy is the word, and worthy of all acceptance.

2 Timothy 2:11

Trustworthy is the word: For if we died with Him, we shall also live with Him.

Titus 1:7

For an overseer has to be unreprovable, as a managing one of Elohim, not self-pleasing, not wroth, not given to wine, no brawler, not greedy for filthy gain,

Titus 3:8

Trustworthy is the word, and in this regard I wish you to strongly affirm, that those who have believed in Elohim should keep their minds on maintaining good works. This is good and profitable to men.

Hebrews 12:15

See to it that no one falls short of the favour of Elohim, that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, by which many become defiled,

1 Peter 2:25

For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your beings.

1 Peter 4:15

For do not let any of you suffer as a murderer, or thief, or doer of evil, or as a meddler.

1 Peter 5:2

Shepherd the flock of Elohim which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but voluntarily, not out of greed for filthy gain, but eagerly,