1 Timothy 3:1

English Majority Text Version

Faithful is this word: If anyone aspires to the position of a bishop, he desires a good work.

Cross References

Luke 15:10

Just so, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."

Acts 1:20

For it is written in the book of Psalms: 'Let his homestead become desolate, and let no one dwell in it'; and, 'May another take his office of overseer. '

Acts 20:28

Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit placed you as overseers, to shepherd the church of the Lord, and of God, which He purchased with His own blood.

Romans 11:13

For I speak to you Gentiles; inasmuch as I am indeed an apostle to the Gentiles, I glorify my ministry,

Ephesians 4:12

for the perfecting of the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ,

Philippians 1:1

Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, together with the overseers and ministers:

1 Thessalonians 5:14

Now we exhort you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, encourage the discouraged, be supportive of the weak, be patient toward all.

1 Timothy 1:15

Faithful is this word, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am first.

1 Timothy 4:9

Trustworthy is this word and worthy of all acceptance.

2 Timothy 2:11

Faithful is this word: For if we died with Him, we shall also live with Him.

Titus 1:7

For a bishop must be unimpeachable, as God's steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money,

Titus 3:8

Faithful is this word, and concerning these things I want you to strongly affirm, so that those who have believed in God may take thought to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

Hebrews 12:15

looking diligently lest anyone fall from the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness growing up cause trouble, and through this many be defiled;

1 Peter 2:25

For you were like sheep going astray, but you have turned back now to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

1 Peter 4:15

For let not anyone of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evildoer, or as a meddler in other people's affairs;

1 Peter 5:2

shepherd the flock of God among you, overseeing not by compulsion, but rather willingly, not in fondness for dishonest gain, but rather eagerly;