1 Timothy 3:1

New Living Translation

This is a trustworthy saying: “If someone aspires to be a church leader, he desires an honorable position.”

Cross References

Proverbs 11:30

The seeds of good deeds become a tree of life; a wise person wins friends.

Luke 15:10

In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels when even one sinner repents.”

Acts 1:20

Peter continued, “This was written in the book of Psalms, where it says, ‘Let his home become desolate, with no one living in it.’ It also says, ‘Let someone else take his position.’

Acts 20:28

“So guard yourselves and God’s people. Feed and shepherd God’s flock—his church, purchased with his own blood—over which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as leaders.

Romans 11:13

I am saying all this especially for you Gentiles. God has appointed me as the apostle to the Gentiles. I stress this,

Ephesians 4:12

Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.

Philippians 1:1

This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus. I am writing to all of God’s holy people in Philippi who belong to Christ Jesus, including the church leaders and deacons.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

1 Timothy 1:15

This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them all.

1 Timothy 4:9

This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it.

2 Timothy 2:11

This is a trustworthy saying: If we die with him, we will also live with him.

Titus 1:7

A church leader is a manager of God’s household, so he must live a blameless life. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered; he must not be a heavy drinker, violent, or dishonest with money.

Titus 3:8

This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote themselves to doing good. These teachings are good and beneficial for everyone.

Hebrews 12:15

Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.

1 Peter 2:25

Once you were like sheep who wandered away. But now you have turned to your Shepherd, the Guardian of your souls.

1 Peter 4:15

If you suffer, however, it must not be for murder, stealing, making trouble, or prying into other people’s affairs.

1 Peter 5:2

Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God.