1 Timothy 3:2

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Therefore, it is necessary for a bishop to be beyond reproach, the husband of one wife, sober, prudent, gracious, chaste, hospitable, a teacher,

Cross References

Isaiah 56:10

His watchmen are all blind. They are all ignorant. They are mute dogs without the ability to bark, seeing empty things, sleeping and loving dreams.

Luke 1:6

Now they were both just before God, progressing in all of the commandments and the justifications of the Lord without blame.

Luke 2:36

And there was a prophetess, Anna, a daughter of Phanuel, from the tribe of Asher. She was very advanced in years, and she had lived with her husband for seven years from her virginity.

Romans 12:13

in the difficulties of the saints, sharing; in hospitality, attentive.

Philippians 2:15

So may you be without blame, simple sons of God, without reproof, in the midst of a depraved and perverse nation, among whom you shine like lights in the world,

1 Timothy 3:12

Deacons should be the husband of one wife, men who lead their own children and their own houses well.

1 Timothy 3:8

Similarly, deacons must be chaste, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not pursuing tainted profit,

1 Timothy 4:3

prohibiting marriage, abstaining from foods, which God has created to be accepted with thanksgiving by the faithful and by those who have understood the truth.

1 Timothy 5:10

who has testimony of her good works: whether she has educated children, or has provided hospitality, or has washed the feet of the saints, or has ministered to those suffering tribulation, or has pursued any kind of good work.

1 Timothy 5:22

You should not be quick to impose hands on anyone, nor should you take part in the sins of outsiders. Keep yourself chaste.

1 Timothy 5:9

Let a widow be chosen who is no less than sixty years of age, who was the wife of one husband,

2 Timothy 2:24

For the servant of the Lord must not be contentious, but instead he must be meek toward everyone, teachable, patient,

Titus 2:2

Old men should be sober, chaste, prudent, sound in faith, in love, in patience.

Hebrews 13:2

And do not be willing to forget hospitality. For by it, certain persons, without realizing it, have received Angels as guests.

Hebrews 3:14

For we have been made participants in Christ. This is only so, if we firmly retain the beginning of his substance, even unto the end.

1 Peter 4:7

But the end of everything draws near. And so, be prudent, and be vigilant in your prayers.

1 Peter 4:9

Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

1 Peter 5:8

Be sober and vigilant. For your adversary, the devil, is like a roaring lion, traveling around and seeking those whom he might devour.