1 Timothy 3:2

New International Reader's Version

A leader must be free from blame. He must be faithful to his wife. In anything he does, he must not go too far. He must control himself. He must be worthy of respect. He must welcome people into his home. He must be able to teach.

Cross References

Isaiah 56:10

Israel’s prophets are blind. They don’t know the Lord. All of them are like watchdogs that can’t even bark. They just lie around and dream. They love to sleep.

Luke 1:6

Both of them did what was right in the sight of God. They obeyed all the Lord’s commands and rules faithfully.

Luke 2:36

There was also a prophet named Anna. She was the daughter of Penuel from the tribe of Asher. Anna was very old. After getting married, she lived with her husband seven years.

Romans 12:13

Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Welcome others into your homes.

Philippians 2:15

Then you will be pure and without blame. You will be children of God without fault among sinful and evil people. Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.

1 Timothy 3:12

A deacon must be faithful to his wife. He must manage his children and family well.

1 Timothy 3:8

In the same way, deacons must be worthy of respect. They must be honest and true. They must not drink too much wine. They must not try to get money by cheating people.

1 Timothy 4:3

They do not allow people to get married. They order them not to eat certain foods. But God created those foods. So people who believe and know the truth should receive them and give thanks for them.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must be well known for the good things she does. That includes bringing up children. It includes inviting guests into her home. It includes washing the feet of the Lord’s people. It includes helping those who are in trouble. A widow should spend her time doing all kinds of good things.

1 Timothy 5:22

Don’t be too quick to place your hands on others to set them apart to serve God. Don’t take part in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

1 Timothy 5:9

No widow should be put on the list of widows unless she is more than 60 years old. She must also have been faithful to her husband.

2 Timothy 2:24

Anyone who serves the Lord must not be hard to get along with. Instead, they must be kind to everyone. They must be able to teach. The one who serves must not hold anything against anyone.

Titus 2:2

Tell the older men that in anything they do, they must not go too far. They must be worthy of respect. They must control themselves. They must have true faith. They must love others. They must not give up.

Hebrews 13:2

Don’t forget to welcome outsiders. By doing that, some people have welcomed angels without knowing it.

Hebrews 3:14

We belong to Christ if we hold tightly to the faith we had at first. But we must hold it tightly until the end.

1 Peter 4:7

The end of all things is near. So be watchful and control yourselves. Then you may pray.

1 Peter 4:9

Welcome others into your homes without complaining.

1 Peter 5:8

Be watchful and control yourselves. Your enemy the devil is like a roaring lion. He prowls around looking for someone to swallow up.