1 Timothy 3:2

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, sober, prudent, grave,

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

In Context

1It is certain, if any one is desirous of the episcopal office, he desireth a good work.

3hospitable, able to teach, not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of sordid gain, moderate, not quarrelsome,

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Cross References

Romans 12:13communicating to the necessities of the saints, given to hospitality.

1 Timothy 3:10(And let these also first be proved, then let them take the office of deacons, if they be found blameless.)

1 Timothy 5:9Let not a widow be chosen into the number under sixty years old,

Titus 1:6to wit, if any one be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children, not accused of debauchery, or unruly.

Hebrews 3:14for we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold fast our first confidence firm unto the end; inasmuch as it is said,

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 →

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