1 Timothy 3:1

Modern King James Version

Faithful is the Word: If anyone reaches out to overseership, he desires a good work.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:30

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he who takes souls is wise.

Luke 15:10

Likewise I say to you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.

Acts 1:20

For it is written in the Book of Psalms, "Let his estate become forsaken, and he not be living in it." And, "Let another take his overseership."

Acts 20:28

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

Romans 11:13

For I speak to you, the nations; since I am the apostle of the nations, I glorify my ministry;

Ephesians 4:12

for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.

Philippians 1:1

Paul and Timothy, the 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, be patient toward all.

1 Timothy 1:15

Faithful is the Word and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.

1 Timothy 4:9

Faithful is the Word, and worthy of all acceptance.

2 Timothy 2:11

For faithful is the Word, for if we died 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 full of passion, not given to wine, not quarrelsome, not greedy for ill gain;

Titus 3:8

Faithful is the Word, and as to these things, I desire that you strongly affirm that those believing God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

Hebrews 12:15

looking diligently lest any fail of the grace of God, or lest any root of bitterness springing up disturb you, and by it many are defiled,

1 Peter 2:25

For you were as sheep going astray, but now you are turned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

1 Peter 4:15

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evildoer, or a meddler in the affairs of others.

1 Peter 5:2

Feed the flock of God among you, taking the oversight, not by compulsion, but willingly; nor for base gain, but readily;