1 Timothy 3:1

1 Timothy chapter 3 · verse 1 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Faithful is the saying, If a man seeketh the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Faithful is the saying, If a man seeketh the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

Context

v.1This passage

v.2The bishop therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, orderly, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:14

    And we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be longsuffering toward all.

  • 1 Peter 2:25

    For ye were going astray like sheep; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.

  • 1 Timothy 4:9

    Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation.

  • Acts 1:20

    For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be made desolate, And let no man dwell therein: and, His office let another take.

  • James 5:19

    My brethren, if any among you err from the truth, and one convert him;

  • Hebrews 12:15

    looking carefully lestthere beany man that falleth short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby the many be defiled;