1 Timothy 3:1

God's Word

This is a statement that can be trusted: If anyone sets his heart on being a bishop, he desires something excellent.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:30

The fruit of a righteous person is a tree of life, and a winner of souls is wise.

Luke 15:10

So I can guarantee that God’s angels are happy about one person who turns to God and changes the way he thinks and acts.”

Acts 1:20

You’ve read in Psalms, ‘Let his home be deserted, and let no one live there,’ and ‘Let someone else take his position.’ “Therefore, someone must be added to our number to serve with us as a witness that Jesus came back to life.

Acts 20:28

Pay attention to yourselves and to the entire flock in which the Holy Spirit has placed you as bishops to be shepherds for God’s church which he acquired with his own blood.

Romans 11:13

Now, I speak to you who are not Jewish. As long as I am an apostle sent to people who are not Jewish, I bring honor to my ministry.

Ephesians 4:12

Their purpose is to prepare God’s people to serve and to build up the body of Christ.

Philippians 1:1

From Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus. To God’s people in the city of Philippi and their bishops and deacons—to everyone who is united with Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

We encourage you, brothers and sisters, to instruct those who are not living right, cheer up those who are discouraged, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

1 Timothy 1:15

This is a statement that can be trusted and deserves complete acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, and I am the foremost sinner.

1 Timothy 4:9

This is a statement that can be trusted and deserves complete acceptance.

2 Timothy 2:11

This is a statement that can be trusted: If we have died with him, we will live with him.

Titus 1:7

Because a bishop is a supervisor appointed by God, he must have a good reputation. He must not be a stubborn or irritable person. He must not drink too much or be a violent person. He must not use shameful ways to make money.

Titus 3:8

This is a statement that can be trusted. I want you to insist on these things so that those who believe in God can concentrate on setting an example by doing good things. This is good and helps other people.

Hebrews 12:15

Make sure that everyone has kindness  from God so that bitterness doesn’t take root and grow up to cause trouble that corrupts many of you.

1 Peter 2:25

You were like lost sheep. Now you have come back to the shepherd and bishop of your lives.

1 Peter 4:15

If you suffer, you shouldn’t suffer for being a murderer, thief, criminal, or troublemaker.

1 Peter 5:2

Be shepherds over the flock God has entrusted to you. Watch over it as God does: Don’t do this because you have to, but because you want to. Don’t do it out of greed, but out of a desire to serve.