1 Timothy 3:10

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

They should be tested first, and only appointed to their Office if no objection is raised against them.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 1:8

And God himself will strengthen you to the end, so that at the Day of our Lord Jesus Christ you may be found blameless.

Colossians 1:22

But now he has reconciled you to himself by the sacrifice of Christ's earthly body in death--it has pleased God that you should stand in his presence holy, pure, and blameless,

1 Timothy 3:13

Those who have filled that post with honour gain for themselves an honorable position, as well as great confidence through the faith that they place in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 3:2

The Presiding-Officer should be a man of blameless character; a faithful husband; living a temperate, discreet, and well-ordered life; hospitable, and a skillful teacher,

1 Timothy 3:6

The Presiding-Officer should not be a recent convert, that he may not be blinded by pride and fall under the same condemnation as the Devil.

1 Timothy 5:22

Never ordain any one hastily, and take no part in the wrong-doing of others. Keep your life pure.

1 John 4:1

Dear friends, do not trust every inspiration, but test each inspiration, to see whether it proceeds from God; because many false Prophets have gone out into the world.