1 Timothy 3:1

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

Cross References

Proverbs 11:30

The fruit of the just one is the tree of life. And whoever receives souls is wise.

Luke 15:10

So I say to you, there will be joy before the Angels of God over even one sinner who is repentant."

Acts 1:20

For it has been written in the book of Psalms: 'Let their dwelling place be desolate and may there be no one who dwells within it,' and 'Let another take his episcopate.'

Acts 20:28

Take care of yourselves and of the entire flock, over which the Holy Spirit has stationed you as Bishops to rule the Church of God, which he has purchased by his own blood.

Romans 11:13

For I say to you Gentiles: Certainly, as long as I am an Apostle to the Gentiles, I will honor my ministry,

Ephesians 4:12

for the sake of the perfection of the saints, by the work of the ministry, in the edification of the body of Christ,

Philippians 1:1

Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

And we ask you, brothers: correct the disruptive, console the weak-minded, support the sick, be patient with everyone.

1 Timothy 1:15

It is a faithful saying, and worthy of acceptance by everyone, that Christ Jesus came into this world to bring salvation to sinners, among whom I am first.

1 Timothy 4:9

This is a faithful saying and worthy of full acceptance.

2 Timothy 2:11

It is a faithful saying: that if we have died with him, we will also live with him.

Titus 1:7

And a bishop, as a steward of God, must be without offense: not arrogant, not short-tempered, not a drunkard, not violent, not desiring tainted profit,

Titus 3:8

This is a faithful saying. And I want you to confirm these things, so that those who believe in God may take care to excel in good works. These things are good and useful to men.

Hebrews 12:15

Be contemplative, lest anyone lack the grace of God, lest any root of bitterness spring up and impede you, and by it, many might be defiled,

1 Peter 2:25

For you were like wandering sheep. But now you have been turned back toward the Pastor and the Bishop of your souls.

1 Peter 4:15

But let none of you suffer for being a murderer, or a thief, or a slanderer, or one who covets what belongs to another.

1 Peter 5:2

pasture the flock of God that is among you, providing for it, not as a requirement, but willingly, in accord with God, and not for the sake of tainted profit, but freely,