1 Timothy 3:1
This is a trustworthy statement: “If someone aspires to be an elder, this is a good work to want to do.”
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In The King James Version
This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
In Context
Cross References
Luke 15:10I tell you there is joy in the presence of God's angels over one sinner that repents.
Acts 20:28Take care of yourselves and of all the flock, which the Holy Spirit has given to you to supervise. Feed the Lord's church which he bought with his own blood.
Ephesians 4:12with the purpose of preparing God's people for the work of helping others, to help the body of Christ to grow.
1 Thessalonians 5:14We urge you, brothers and sisters, to warn those who are lazy, encourage those who are anxious, help those who are weak, and be patient with everyone.
1 Timothy 3:2An elder must be above reproach, married to one wife, self-controlled, well-balanced, sensible, hospitable, and able to teach.
2 Timothy 2:11This is a trustworthy saying: “If we died with him, we will also live with him;
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 3:1
In this chapter our apostle treats of church-officers. He specifies, I. The qualifications of a person to be admitted to the office of a bishop, ver. 1-7 . II. The qualifications of deacons ( ver. 8-10 ), and of their wives ( ver. 11 ), again of the deacons, ver. 12, 13 . III. The reasons of his writing to Timothy, whereupon he speaks of the church and the foundation-truth professed therein, ver. 14, to the end . Read the whole commentary →