1 Timothy 3:1

Modern English Version

This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the office of an overseer, he desires a good work.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:30

As the fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, so he who wins souls is wise.

Luke 15:10

Likewise, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

Acts 1:20

“For it is written in the Book of Psalms, ‘Let his habitation become desolate, and let no one live in it,’ and, ‘Let another take his office.’

Acts 20:28

Therefore take heed to yourselves and to the entire flock, over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.

Romans 11:13

For I am speaking to you Gentiles. So then, in as much as I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry,

Ephesians 4:12

for the equipping of the saints, for the work of service, and for the building up of the body of Christ,

Philippians 1:1

Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons:

1 Thessalonians 5:14

Now we exhort you, brothers, warn those who are unruly, comfort the faint-hearted, support the weak, and be patient toward everyone.

1 Timothy 1:15

This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.

1 Timothy 4:9

This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance.

2 Timothy 2:11

This is a faithful saying: If we die with Him, we shall also live with Him.

Titus 1:7

For an overseer must be blameless, as a steward of God, not self-willed, not easily angered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain,

Titus 3:8

This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you constantly to affirm, so that those who have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to everyone.

Hebrews 12:15

watching diligently so that no one falls short of the grace of God, lest any root of bitterness spring up to cause trouble, and many become defiled by it,

1 Peter 2:25

For you were as sheep going astray, but now have been returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.

1 Peter 4:15

Let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evildoer, or even as a busybody.

1 Peter 5:2

Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, take care of them, not by constraint, but willingly, not for dishonest gain, but eagerly.