1 Timothy 3:2 - The Text-Critical English New Testament

² Therefore the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, sensible, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

² 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

² 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)

² 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

² 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

² 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

² It behoveth therefore a bishop to be blameless, the husband of one wife, sober, prudent, of good behaviour, chaste, given to hospitality, a teacher,

1 Timothy 3:2 Tagairtí Cros

Luke 1:6

They were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and regulations of the Lord.

Luke 2:36

There was also a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was far advanced in days. Her husband had died seven years after they were married,

Romans 12:13

Contribute to the needs of the saints, and pursue hospitality.

Philippians 2:15

so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world

1 Timothy 3:12

A deacon must be the husband of one wife and must lead his children and his own household well.

1 Timothy 3:8

Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, and not greedy for sordid gain.

1 Timothy 4:3

They forbid marriage and demand abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

1 Timothy 5:10

and has a reputation for good works, that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.

1 Timothy 5:22

Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, and do not take part in the sins of others; keep yoʋrself pure.

1 Timothy 5:9

A widow may be put on the list to receive support if she is at least sixty years old, has been the wife of one husband,

2 Timothy 2:24

A servant of the Lord ought not to quarrel, but to be kind to everyone, able to teach, and patient,

Titus 2:2

Elderly men are to be sober-minded, dignified, sensible, and sound in faith, love, and endurance.

Hebrews 13:2

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by showing hospitality some have hosted angels without knowing it.

Hebrews 3:14

For we have become sharers in Christ, if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end.

1 Peter 4:7

The end of all things has drawn near. Therefore be alert and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers.

1 Peter 4:9

Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.

1 Peter 5:8

Be sober-minded and watchful; your adversary the devil walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.