1 Timothy 3:2
The Bishop, then, is to be a man of good name, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, serious-minded, having respect for order, opening his house freely to guests, a ready teacher;
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In Context
1This is a true saying, A man desiring the position of a Bishop has a desire for a good work.
3Not quickly moved to wrath or blows, but gentle; no fighter, no lover of money;
Cross References
Isaiah 56:10His watchmen are blind, they are all without knowledge; they are all dogs without tongues, unable to make a sound; stretched out dreaming, loving sleep.
Romans 12:13Giving to the needs of the saints, ready to take people into your houses.
1 Timothy 3:10And let these first be put to the test; then let them become Deacons if there is nothing against them.
1 Timothy 5:9Let no woman be numbered among the widows who is under sixty years old, and only if she has been the wife of one man,
Titus 1:6Men having a good record, husbands of one wife, whose children are of the faith, children of whom it may not be said that they are given to loose living or are uncontrolled.
Hebrews 3:14For if we keep the substance of the faith which we had at the start, even till the end, we have a part with Christ;
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 3:2-8
Duties of Bishops and Deacons. ( a. d. 64.) 1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how… Read the whole commentary →