1 Timothy 3:1

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Here’s a saying you can trust: Anyone who wants to be a leader in the church wants to do something good.

Cross References

Titus 1:7

Because a church leader takes care of God’s family, he must be blameless. He must not push people around, or get angry easily, or get drunk, or try to get money by cheating people.

Acts 20:28

Keep watch over yourselves and all the believers that the Holy Spirit has made you leaders over. Be shepherds of God’s church, which he bought with his own blood.

1 Peter 5:2

Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care. Watch over them, not because you have to, but because you want to. That’s what God wants you to do. Don’t do it to try to get money in dishonest ways, but because you really want to serve.

1 Timothy 1:15

Here’s a saying you can trust and accept completely: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. And I’m the worst sinner of all,

1 Peter 2:25

“You were like sheep wandering away.” But now you have returned to the Shepherd who watches over your souls.

Hebrews 12:15

Make sure that no one misses out on God’s grace and that no bitter plant grows up, because if it does, it will cause trouble and make many people impure.

2 Timothy 2:11

Here’s a saying you can trust: If we died with him, we’ll also live with him.

1 Timothy 4:9

That’s a saying you can trust.

Philippians 1:1

From Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus. To all of God’s holy people in Christ Jesus in Philippi, together with your leaders and deacons.

Luke 15:10

I tell you, it’s the same in heaven. There’s celebration in heaven over one sinner who turns away from sin.”

Titus 3:8

This is a saying you can trust. I want you to emphasize these things so that those who trust in God will be careful to commit themselves to doing good. These things are excellent and good for everyone.

Ephesians 4:12

They all train God’s people to serve so that the body of Christ will be built up,

Acts 1:20

Peter continued, “Here’s what the Scriptures say in the Book of Psalms: “ ‘May his home be deserted, may no one live in it.’ The Psalms also say, “ ‘Let someone else take his place as leader.’

1 Peter 4:15

If you suffer, it shouldn’t be because you’re a murderer or a thief or any other kind of criminal. It shouldn’t be because you interfere in other people’s business.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

And we urge you, brothers and sisters, to warn certain people who don’t want to work and who are being disruptive. Encourage those who have lost hope, help those who are weak, and be patient with everyone.

Romans 11:13

Let me talk now to you who are Gentiles. As the apostle to the Gentiles, I take pride in the work I do.