1 Timothy 3:2

Bible in Basic English 1965

The Bishop, then, is to be a man of good name, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, serious-minded, having respect for order, opening his house freely to guests, a ready teacher;

Cross References

Isaiah 56:10

His watchmen are blind, they are all without knowledge; they are all dogs without tongues, unable to make a sound; stretched out dreaming, loving sleep.

Luke 1:6

They were upright in the eyes of God, keeping all the rules and orders of God, and doing no wrong.

Luke 2:36

And there was one, Anna, a woman prophet, the daughter of Phanuel, of the family of Asher

Romans 12:13

Giving to the needs of the saints, ready to take people into your houses.

Philippians 2:15

So that you may be holy and gentle, children of God without sin in a twisted and foolish generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world,

1 Timothy 3:12

Let Deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their houses well.

1 Timothy 3:8

Deacons, in the same way, are to be serious in their behaviour, not false in word, not given to taking much wine or greatly desiring the wealth of this world;

1 Timothy 4:3

Who keep men from being married and from taking food which God made to be taken with praise by those who have faith and true knowledge.

1 Timothy 5:10

And if witness is given of her good works; if she has had the care of children, if she has been kind to travellers, washing the feet of the saints, helping those who are in trouble, giving herself to good works.

1 Timothy 5:22

Do not put hands on any man without thought, and have no part in other men's sins: keep yourself clean.

1 Timothy 5:9

Let no woman be numbered among the widows who is under sixty years old, and only if she has been the wife of one man,

2 Timothy 2:24

For it is not right for the Lord's servant to make trouble, but he is to be gentle to all, ready in teaching, putting up with wrong,

Titus 2:2

That old men are to be simple in their tastes, serious, wise, true in faith, in love, and of a quiet mind.

Hebrews 13:2

Take care to keep open house: because in this way some have had angels as their guests, without being conscious of it.

Hebrews 3:14

For if we keep the substance of the faith which we had at the start, even till the end, we have a part with Christ;

1 Peter 4:7

But the end of all things is near: so be serious in your behaviour and keep on the watch with prayer;

1 Peter 4:9

Keep open house for all with a glad heart;

1 Peter 5:8

Be serious and keep watch; the Evil One, who is against you, goes about like a lion with open mouth in search of food;