1 Timothy 3:2

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But a leader must have a good reputation. He must be faithful to his wife. He must be restrained, self-controlled, and worthy of respect. He must welcome people into his home, and he must be able to teach.

Cross References

2 Timothy 2:24

Anyone who serves the Lord must not be difficult to get along with. Instead, they must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and not hold anything against anybody.

Romans 12:13

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

1 Timothy 5:9

No widow should be put on the list of widows unless she’s more than 60 years old. She has to have been faithful to her husband,

1 Peter 4:9

Entertain others in your homes without complaining.

1 Peter 5:8

Be alert and stay sober. Your enemy the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for something to kill and eat.

Hebrews 13:2

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

Titus 2:2

Tell the older men to be restrained, worthy of respect, and self-controlled. Tell them to have genuine faith, love, and endurance.

Philippians 2:15

Then you’ll be pure and blameless, “children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation.” Then you’ll shine within your generation like stars in the universe

1 Peter 4:7

The end of all things is near. So be alert and stay sober so that you can pray.

Hebrews 3:14

We have come to share in Christ, but we need to maintain right to the end the confidence we started with.

1 Timothy 4:3

They don’t allow people to get married, and 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.

Luke 1:6

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

Luke 2:36

A prophet named Anna was also there. She was the daughter of Penuel, who came from the tribe of Asher. Anna was very old. After getting married, she had lived with her husband for seven years,

1 Timothy 3:8

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

1 Timothy 3:12

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

1 Timothy 5:10

and she must be well known for doing good things such as bringing up children, inviting guests into her home, serving the Lord’s people in humble ways, and helping those in trouble. A widow should spend her time doing all kinds of good things like these.

1 Timothy 5:22

Don’t be too quick to place your hands on others to set them apart to serve God. If it turns out that they’re involved in sin, it will look as if you approve. Keep yourself pure.