1 Timothy 3:1

New American Standard Bible 1995 with Strong Numbers

It is a trustworthystatement:ifany manaspiresto the office of overseer,it is a fineworkhe desires[to do].

Cross References

Proverbs 11:30

The fruitof the righteousis a treeof life,And he who is wisewinssouls.

Luke 15:10

"In the same way,I tellyou, there is joyin the presenceof the angelsof Godoveronesinnerwho repents."

Acts 1:20

"For it is writtenin the bookof Psalms,LET HIS HOMESTEADBE MADEDESOLATE,AND LET NO ONEDWELLIN IT'; and, 'LET ANOTHER MANTAKEHIS OFFICE.'

Acts 20:28

"Be on guardfor yourselvesand for allthe flock,amongwhichthe HolySpirithas madeyou overseers,to shepherdthe churchof GodwhichHe purchasedwith His ownblood.

Romans 11:13

But I am speakingto you who are Gentiles.Inasmuchthenas I aman apostleof Gentiles,I magnifymy ministry,

Ephesians 4:12

for the equippingof the saintsfor the workof service,to the buildingup of the bodyof Christ;

Philippians 1:1

Pauland Timothy,bond-servantsof ChristJesus,To allthe saintsin ChristJesuswho are in Philippi,includingthe overseersand deacons:

1 Thessalonians 5:14

We urgeyou, brethren,admonishthe unruly,encouragethe fainthearted,helpthe weak,be patientwith everyone.

1 Timothy 1:15

It is a trustworthystatement,deservingfullacceptance,that ChristJesuscameinto the worldto savesinners,among whomI amforemost[of all].

1 Timothy 4:9

It is a trustworthystatementdeservingfullacceptance.

2 Timothy 2:11

It is a trustworthystatement:For ifwe diedwith Him, we will alsolivewith Him;

Titus 1:7

For the overseermustbe above reproachas God'ssteward,not self-willed,not quick-tempered,not addicted to wine,not pugnacious,not fond of sordid gain,

Titus 3:8

Thisis a trustworthystatement;and concerningthese thingsI wantyou to speak confidently,sothat thosewho have believedGodwill be carefulto engagein gooddeeds.These thingsare goodand profitablefor men.

Hebrews 12:15

Seeto it that noonecomes shortof the graceof God;that norootof bitternessspringingup causes trouble,and by it manybe defiled;

1 Peter 2:25

For you were continually strayinglikesheep,but nowyou have returnedto the Shepherdand Guardianof your souls.

1 Peter 4:15

Makesure that noneof you suffersas a murderer,orthief,orevildoer,ora troublesome meddler;

1 Peter 5:2

shepherdthe flockof Godamongyou, exercising oversightnot under compulsion,but voluntarily,accordingto [the will of] God;and not for sordid gain,but with eagerness;