1 Timothy 3:2

James Moffatt - New Testament

Well, for the office of a bishop a man must be above reproach; he must be only married once, he must be temperate, master of himself, unruffled, hospitable, a skilled teacher,

Cross References

2 Timothy 2:24

And the Lord's servant must not be a man of strife; he must be kind to everybody, a skilled teacher, a man who will not resent injuries;

Romans 12:13

contribute to needy saints, make a practice of hospitality.

1 Timothy 5:9

No one under sixty is to be put on the church's list of widows; and she must have been only once married,

1 Peter 4:9

Be hospitable to each other, and do not grudge it.

1 Peter 5:8

Keep cool, keep awake. Your enemy the devil prowls like a roaring lion, looking out for someone to devour.

Hebrews 13:2

Never forget to be hospitable, for by hospitality some have entertained angels unawares.

Titus 2:2

Tell the older men to be temperate, serious, masters of themselves, sound in faith, in love, and in stedfastness.

Philippians 2:15

so as to be blameless and innocent, faultless children of God in a crooked and perverse generation where you shine like stars in a dark world;

1 Peter 4:7

Now the end of all is near. Steady then, keep cool and pray!

Hebrews 3:14

For we only participate in Christ provided that we keep firm to the very end the confidence with which we started,

1 Timothy 4:3

men who prohibit marriage and insist on abstinence from foods which God created for believing men, who understand the Truth, to partake of with thanksgiving.

Luke 1:6

They were both just in the sight of God, blameless in their obedience to all the commands and regulations of God;

Luke 2:36

There was also a prophetess, Hannah the daughter of Phanuel, who belonged to the tribe of Asher; she was advanced in years, having lived seven years with her husband after her girlhood

1 Timothy 3:8

Deacons in turn are to be serious men; they are not to be tale-bearers or addicted to drink or pilfering;

1 Timothy 3:12

Deacons are only to be married once, and they must manage their children and households properly.

1 Timothy 5:10

she must have a reputation for good service, as a woman who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, relieved distress, and interested herself in all good works.

1 Timothy 5:22

Never be in a hurry to ordain a presbyter; do not make yourself responsible for the sins of another man — keep your own life pure.