Israel’s watchmen are blind, all of them, they know nothing; all of them are mute dogs, they cannot bark; they dream, lie down, and love to sleep.
1 Timothy 3:2 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised An overseer, therefore, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Now a bishop (superintendent, overseer) must give no grounds for accusation but must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, circumspect and temperate and self-controlled; [he must be] sensible and well behaved and dignified and lead an orderly (disciplined) life; [he must be] hospitable [showing love for and being a friend to the believers, especially strangers or foreigners, and be] a capable and qualified teacher, American Standard Version (1901) The bishop therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, orderly, given to hospitality, apt to teach; Common English Bible So the church’s supervisor must be without fault. They should be faithful to their spouse, sober, modest, and honest. They should show hospitality and be skilled at teaching. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, it is necessary for a bishop to be beyond reproach, the husband of one wife, sober, prudent, gracious, chaste, hospitable, a teacher, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version It behoveth therefore a bishop to be blameless, the husband of one wife, sober, prudent, of good behaviour, chaste, given to hospitality, a teacher, |
Israel’s watchmen are blind, all of them, they know nothing; all of them are mute dogs, they cannot bark; they dream, lie down, and love to sleep.
Both were righteous in God’s sight, living blamelessly according to all the commands and requirements of the Lord.
There was also a prophetess, Anna, a daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was well on in years, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, ,
so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God who are faultless in a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine like stars in the world,
Deacons are to be husbands of one wife, managing their children and their own households competently.
Deacons, likewise, should be worthy of respect, not hypocritical, not drinking a lot of wine, not greedy for money,
They forbid marriage and demand abstinence from foods that God created to be received with gratitude by those who believe and know the truth.
and is well known for good works #– #that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.
Don’t be too quick to appoint , anyone as an elder, and don’t share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
No widow is to be enrolled on the list for support unless she is at least sixty years old, has been the wife of one husband,
The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach, and patient,
Older men are to be self-controlled, worthy of respect, sensible, and sound in faith, love, and endurance.
Don’t neglect to show hospitality, for by doing this some have welcomed angels as guests without knowing it.
For we have become participants in Christ if we hold firmly until the end the reality that we had at the start.
The end of all things is near; therefore, be alert and sober-minded for prayer.
Be sober-minded, be alert. Your adversary the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour.