1 Timothy 3:2
But it behoveth that a presbyter be as that blame be not found in him; and that he be the husband of one wife; (a man) who is of a vigilant mind, chaste, and orderly, and a lover of guests, and instructful;
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
In Context
1This saying is faithful, that if a man desire the presbyterate, a good work he desireth.
Cross References
Romans 12:13distributing to the necessity of the saints. Be kind to strangers.
1 Timothy 3:10And these are to be proved first, and then to minister, being without blame.
1 Timothy 5:9Elect, then, the widow who is not less than sixty years, who hath had one husband,
Titus 1:6Him who is without blame, and is the husband of one wife, and who hath believing children, who are not vicious nor addicted to intemperance.
Hebrews 3:14For we are made participators with the Meshiha, if, from the beginning and unto the end, in this very standing we steadfastly persist.
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 →