1 Timothy 3:2
An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
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1This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.
Cross References
Isaiah 56:10Israel’s watchmen are blind, they are all oblivious; they are all mute dogs, they cannot bark; they are dreamers lying around, loving to slumber.
Romans 12:13Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
1 Timothy 3:10Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.
1 Timothy 5:9A widow should be enrolled if she is at least sixty years old, faithful to her husband,
Titus 1:6An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, having children who are believers and who are not open to accusation of indiscretion or insubordination.
Hebrews 3:14We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first.
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 →