1 Timothy 3:2

Good News Translation

A church leader must be without fault; he must have only one wife, be sober, self-controlled, and orderly; he must welcome strangers in his home; he must be able to teach;

Cross References

Isaiah 56:10

He says, “All the leaders, who are supposed to warn my people, are blind! They know nothing. They are like watch dogs that don't bark—they only lie around and dream. How they love to sleep!

Luke 1:6

They both lived good lives in God's sight and obeyed fully all the Lord's laws and commands.

Luke 2:36

There was a very old prophet, a widow named Anna, daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher. She had been married for only seven years and was now eighty-four years old. She never left the Temple; day and night she worshiped God, fasting and praying.

Romans 12:13

Share your belongings with your needy fellow Christians, and open your homes to strangers.

Philippians 2:15

so that you may be innocent and pure as God's perfect children, who live in a world of corrupt and sinful people. You must shine among them like stars lighting up the sky,

1 Timothy 3:12

A church helper must have only one wife, and be able to manage his children and family well.

1 Timothy 3:8

Church helpers must also have a good character and be sincere; they must not drink too much wine or be greedy for money;

1 Timothy 4:3

Such people teach that it is wrong to marry and to eat certain foods. But God created those foods to be eaten, after a prayer of thanks, by those who are believers and have come to know the truth.

1 Timothy 5:10

and have a reputation for good deeds: a woman who brought up her children well, received strangers in her home, performed humble duties for other Christians, helped people in trouble, and devoted herself to doing good.

1 Timothy 5:22

Be in no hurry to lay hands on people to dedicate them to the Lord's service. Take no part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.

1 Timothy 5:9

Do not add any widow to the list of widows unless she is over sixty years of age. In addition, she must have been married only once

2 Timothy 2:24

As the Lord's servant, you must not quarrel. You must be kind toward all, a good and patient teacher,

Titus 2:2

Instruct the older men to be sober, sensible, and self-controlled; to be sound in their faith, love, and endurance.

Hebrews 13:2

Remember to welcome strangers in your homes. There were some who did that and welcomed angels without knowing it.

Hebrews 3:14

For we are all partners with Christ if we hold firmly to the end the confidence we had at the beginning.

1 Peter 4:7

The end of all things is near. You must be self-controlled and alert, to be able to pray.

1 Peter 4:9

Open your homes to each other without complaining.

1 Peter 5:8

Be alert, be on watch! Your enemy, the Devil, roams around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.