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1 Timothy

1 Timothy 3:2

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1This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.Select 1 Timothy 3:1

2A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;Select 1 Timothy 3:2

3Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;Select 1 Timothy 3:3

4One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;Select 1 Timothy 3:4

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3:2 The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;

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3:2 The bishop therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, orderly, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

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