Verse 1
1 Timothy 3:1
Free Bible Version
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This is a trustworthy statement: “If someone aspires to be an elder, this is a good work to want to do.”
Original Language Text
greek
Πιστὸς ὁ λόγος· εἴ τις ἐπισκοπῆς ὀρέγεται, καλοῦ ἔργου ἐπιθυμεῖ.
English Translation
The saying is trustworthy: if anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a good work.
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Chapter 3 Context
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This is a trustworthy statement: “If someone aspires to be an elder, this is a good work to want to...
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An elder must be above reproach, married to one wife, self-controlled, well-balanced, sensible, hosp...
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He should be someone who doesn't get drunk or become violent, but is gentle, and is not argumentativ...
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He must handle his own family well. His children must respect what he tells them to do.
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(For if a man doesn't know how to manage his own family, how can he manage God (Elohim)'s church?)
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He should not be a new believer, in case he gets so full of himself that he falls under the same con...
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Similarly deacons should be respected, and not be hypocritical. They should not be addicted to drink...
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They must stick to the revealed truth about God (Elohim), trusting in him with a pure conscience.
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They should be tried out first, and if they can't be faulted then let them serve as deacons.
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Their wives should be respected too. They should not slander people with gossip, and they should be...
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Deacons should be married to one wife, managing their children and their homes well.
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Even though I hope to see you soon, I'm writing about all this to you so that
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if I'm delayed you'll know how people should behave themselves in God (Elohim)'s house. This is the...
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There's no question about it: the revealed truth about God (Elohim) is amazing! He was made known to...
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