1 Timothy 3:2

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

An elder must be such a good man that no one can rightly criticize him. He must be faithful to his wife. He must have self-control and be wise. He must be respected by others. He must be ready to help people by welcoming them into his home. He must be a good teacher.

Cross References

2 Timothy 2:24

As a servant of the Lord, you must not argue. You must be kind to everyone. You must be a good teacher, and you must be patient.

Romans 12:13

Share with God’s people who need help. Look for people who need help and welcome them into your homes.

1 Timothy 5:9

To be added to your list of widows, a woman must be 60 years old or older. She must have been faithful to her husband.

1 Peter 4:9

Open your homes to each other and share your food without complaining.

1 Peter 5:8

Control yourselves and be careful! The devil is your enemy, and he goes around like a roaring lion looking for someone to attack and eat.

Hebrews 13:2

Always remember to help people by welcoming them into your home. Some people have done that and have helped angels without knowing it.

Titus 2:2

Teach the older men to have self-control, to be serious, and to be wise. They must be strong in faith, in love, and in patience.

Philippians 2:15

so that you will be blameless and pure, children of God without any fault. But you are living with evil people all around you, who have lost their sense of what is right. Among those people you shine like lights in a dark world,

1 Peter 4:7

The time is near when all things will end. So keep your minds clear, and control yourselves. This will help you in your prayers.

Hebrews 3:14

We have the honor of sharing in all that Christ has if we continue until the end to have the sure faith we had in the beginning.

1 Timothy 4:3

They say that it is wrong to marry. And they say that there are some foods that people must not eat. But God made these foods, and those who believe and who understand the truth can eat them with thanks.

Luke 1:6

Zechariah and Elizabeth were both good people who pleased God. They did everything the Lord commanded, always following his instructions completely.

Isaiah 56:10

The watchmen are all blind. They don’t know what they are doing. They are like dogs that will not bark. They lie on the ground and sleep. Oh, they love to sleep.

Luke 2:36

Anna, a prophetess, was there at the Temple. She was from the family of Phanuel in the tribe of Asher. She was now very old. She had lived with her husband seven years

1 Timothy 3:8

In the same way, the men who are chosen to be special servants must have the respect of others. They must not be men who say things they don’t mean or who spend their time drinking too much. They must not be men who will do almost anything for money.

1 Timothy 3:12

The men who are special servants must be faithful in marriage. They must be good leaders of children and their own families.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must be known for the good she has done: raising children, welcoming travelers into her home, serving the needs of God’s people, helping those in trouble, and using her life to do all kinds of good.

1 Timothy 5:22

Think carefully before you lay your hands on anyone to make him an elder. Don’t share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.