1 Timothy 3:1

In 9 translations

BSB

This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.

KJV

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

WEB

This is a faithful saying: someone who seeks to be an overseer desires a good work.or, superintendent, or bishop

ASV

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

LSV

The word [is] steadfast: If anyone longs for overseership, he desires a right work;

YLT

Stedfast [is] the word: If any one the oversight doth long for, a right work he desireth;

DBY

The word [is] faithful: if any one aspires to exercise oversight, he desires a good work.

DRC

A faithful saying: if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

GNV

This is a true saying, If any man desire the office of a Bishop, he desireth a worthie worke.

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Greek has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT

Πιστὸς ὁ λόγος· εἴ τις ἐπισκοπῆς ὀρέγεται, καλοῦ ἔργου ἐπιθυμεῖ.

RP2018

Πιστὸς ὁ λόγος· εἴ τις ἐπισκοπῆς ὀρέγεται, καλοῦ ἔργου ἐπιθυμεῖ.

TR-Boyd

Πιστὸς ὁ λόγος· εἴ τις ἐπισκοπῆς ὀρέγεται, καλοῦ ἔργου ἐπιθυμεῖ.

SCR1894

πιστος ο λογος ει τις επισκοπης ορεγεται καλου εργου επιθυμει

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

• Titus 1:7As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-absorbed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money.
• Acts 20:28Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.
• 1 Peter 5:2Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but because it is God’s will; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;
• 1 Peter 2:25For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
• 1 Timothy 1:15This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.
• James 5:19–20My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins.
• Philippians 1:1Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:
• 2 Timothy 2:11This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;
• 1 Timothy 4:9This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance.
• Hebrews 12:15See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and defile many.
• 1 Timothy 3:2–7An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love…
• Luke 15:10In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”
• Titus 3:8This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
• Ephesians 4:12to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,
• 1 Thessalonians 5:14And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
• Proverbs 11:30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.

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