Bible Verses Like 1 Timothy 3:1

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

 

Bible verses related to 1 Timothy 3:1 (similar cross-references)


Acts 20:28 - Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.   (Verses like Acts 20:28)

1 Timothy 1:15 - This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.   (Verses like 1 Timothy 1:15)

Philippians 1:1 - Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:   (Verses like Philippians 1:1)

1 Peter 5:2 - Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;   (Verses like 1 Peter 5:2)

Acts 1:20 - For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take.   (Verses like Acts 1:20)

Titus 1:7 - For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;   (Verses like Titus 1:7)

1 Peter 2:25 - For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.   (Verses like 1 Peter 2:25)

Proverbs 11:30 - The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.   (Verses like Proverbs 11:30)

Luke 15:10 - Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.   (Verses like Luke 15:10)

Romans 11:13 - For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:   (Verses like Romans 11:13)

Ephesians 4:12 - For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:   (Verses like Ephesians 4:12)

1 Thessalonians 5:14 - Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.   (Verses like 1 Thessalonians 5:14)

1 Timothy 3:2-7 - A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.   (Verses like 1 Timothy 3:2)

1 Timothy 4:9 - This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.   (Verses like 1 Timothy 4:9)

2 Timothy 2:11 - It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:   (Verses like 2 Timothy 2:11)

Titus 3:8 - This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.   (Verses like Titus 3:8)

Hebrews 12:15 - Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;   (Verses like Hebrews 12:15)

James 5:19-20 - Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.   (Verses like James 5:19)

1 Peter 4:15 - But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.   (Verses like 1 Peter 4:15)