1 Timothy 3:1

Word of Yahweh

This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:30

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

Luke 15:10

Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of Elohim over one sinner that repenteth.

Acts 1:20

For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his office let another take.

Acts 20:28

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Spirit hath made you overseers, to feed the Assembly of Yahweh Elohim, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

Romans 11:13

For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:

Ephesians 4:12

For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of the Messiah:

Philippians 1:1

Paul and Timothy, the servants of Yahshua the Messiah, to all the saints in the Messiah Yahshua which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

1 Thessalonians 5:14

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

1 Timothy 1:15

This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that the Messiah Yahshua came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

1 Timothy 4:9

This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance.

2 Timothy 2:11

It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:

Titus 1:7

For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of Yahweh; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

Titus 3:8

This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in Yahweh might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

Hebrews 12:15

Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of Elohim; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;

1 Peter 2:25

For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.

1 Peter 4:15

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.

1 Peter 5:2

Feed the flock of Elohim which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;