1 Timothy 3:2

New American Standard Bible 1995 with Strong Numbers

An overseer,then,mustbe above reproach,the husbandof onewife,temperate,prudent,respectable,hospitable,able to teach,

Cross References

Isaiah 56:10

His watchmenare blind,Allof them knownothing.Allof them are mutedogsunableto bark,Dreamerslyingdown,who loveto slumber;

Luke 1:6

They were bothrighteousin the sightof God,walkingblamelesslyin allthe commandmentsand requirementsof the Lord.

Luke 2:36

And there was a prophetess,Annathe daughterof Phanuel,of the tribeof Asher.She was advancedin yearsand had livedwith [her] husbandsevenyearsafterher marriage,

Romans 12:13

contributingto the needsof the saints,practicinghospitality.

Philippians 2:15

sothat you will proveyourselves to be blamelessand innocent,childrenof Godabove reproachin the midstof a crookedand perversegeneration,amongwhomyou appearas lightsin the world,

1 Timothy 3:12

Deaconsmust be husbandsof [only] onewife,[and] goodmanagersof [their] childrenand their ownhouseholds.

1 Timothy 3:8

Deaconslikewise[must be] men of dignity,not double-tongued,oraddictedto muchwineorfond of sordid gain,

1 Timothy 4:3

[men] who forbidmarriage[and advocate] abstainingfrom foodswhichGodhas createdto be gratefullysharedin by thosewho believeand knowthe truth.

1 Timothy 5:10

having a reputationfor goodworks;[and] ifshe has brought up children,ifshe has shown hospitality to strangers,ifshe has washedthe saints'feet,ifshe has assistedthose in distress,[and] ifshe has devoted herselfto everygoodwork.

1 Timothy 5:22

Do not layhandsupon anyone[too] hastilyand therebyshare[responsibility for] the sinsof others;keepyourselffree from sin.

1 Timothy 5:9

A widowis to be put on the listonly if she is not lessthan sixtyyearsold, [having been] the wifeof oneman,

2 Timothy 2:24

The Lord'sbond-servantmustnot be quarrelsome,but be kindto all,able to teach,patient when wronged,

Titus 2:2

Older menare to be temperate,dignified,sensible,soundin faith,in love,in perseverance.

Hebrews 13:2

Do not neglectto show hospitality to strangers,for by thissomehave entertainedangelswithout knowingit.

Hebrews 3:14

For we have becomepartakersof Christ,ifwe hold fastthe beginningof our assurancefirmuntilthe end,

1 Peter 4:7

The endof all thingsis near;therefore,be of sound judgmentand sober[spirit] for the purpose of prayer.

1 Peter 4:9

Be hospitableto one anotherwithoutcomplaint.

1 Peter 5:8

Be of sober[spirit], be on the alert.Your adversary,the devil,prowls aroundlikea roaringlion,seekingsomeoneto devour.