1 Timothy 3:1

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It is a true statement that anyone whose goal is to serve as an elder has his heart set on a good work.

Cross References

Titus 1:7

An elder has the job of taking care of God’s work. So people should not be able to say that he lives in a wrong way. He must not be someone who is proud and selfish or who gets angry quickly. He must not drink too much, and he must not be someone who likes to fight. He must not be a man who will do almost anything for money.

Acts 20:28

Be careful for yourselves and for all the people God has given you. The Holy Spirit gave you the work of caring for this flock. You must be shepherds to the church of God, the people he bought with his own blood.

1 Peter 5:2

take care of the group of people you are responsible for. They are God’s flock. Watch over that flock because you want to, not because you are forced to do it. That is how God wants it. Do it because you are happy to serve, not because you want money.

1 Timothy 1:15

Here is a true statement that should be accepted without question: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, and I am the worst of them.

1 Peter 2:25

You were like sheep that went the wrong way. But now you have come back to the Shepherd and Protector of your lives.

Hebrews 12:15

Be careful that no one fails to get God’s grace. Be careful that no one loses their faith and becomes like a bitter weed growing among you. Someone like that can ruin your whole group.

2 Timothy 2:11

Here is a true statement: If we died with him, we will also live with him.

1 Timothy 4:9

Here is a true statement that should be accepted without question:

Philippians 1:1

Greetings from Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ. To all of you in Philippi who are God’s holy people in Christ Jesus, including your elders and special servants.

Luke 15:10

In the same way, it’s a happy time for the angels of God when one sinner decides to change.”

Titus 3:8

This is a true statement. And I want you to be sure that the people understand these things. Then those who believe in God will be careful to use their lives for doing good. These things are good and will help everyone.

Ephesians 4:12

Christ gave these gifts to prepare God’s holy people for the work of serving, to make the body of Christ stronger.

Acts 1:20

Peter said, “In the book of Psalms, this is written about Judas: ‘People should not go near his land; no one should live there.’ Psalm 69:25 And it is also written: ‘Let another man have his work.’ Psalm 109:8

1 Peter 4:15

You may suffer, but don’t let it be because you murder, steal, make trouble, or try to control other people’s lives.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

We ask you, brothers and sisters, to warn those who will not work. Encourage those who are afraid. Help those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

Romans 11:13

Now I am speaking to you people who are not Jews. I am an apostle to the non-Jewish people. So while I have that work, I will do the best I can.

Proverbs 11:30

What good people produce is like a life-giving tree. Those who are wise give new life to others.