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1 Timothy 3
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1 Timothy 3 . 1
1 This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.C1 Timothy 3:1-13TOSK1 Timothy 3:1
1 Timothy 3 . 2
2 An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,C1 Timothy 3:1-13TOSK1 Timothy 3:2
1 Timothy 3 . 3
3 not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money.C1 Timothy 3:1-13TOSK1 Timothy 3:3
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4 An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.C1 Timothy 3:1-13TOSK1 Timothy 3:4
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5 For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?C1 Timothy 3:1-13TOSK1 Timothy 3:5
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6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil.C1 Timothy 3:1-13TOSK1 Timothy 3:6
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7 Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.C1 Timothy 3:1-13TOSK1 Timothy 3:7
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8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.C1 Timothy 3:1-13TOSK1 Timothy 3:8
1 Timothy 3 . 9
9 They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.C1 Timothy 3:1-13TOSK1 Timothy 3:9
1 Timothy 3 . 10
10 Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.C1 Timothy 3:1-13TOSK1 Timothy 3:10
1 Timothy 3 . 11
11 In the same way, the women must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things.C1 Timothy 3:1-13TOSK1 Timothy 3:11
1 Timothy 3 . 12
12 A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.C1 Timothy 3:1-13TOSK1 Timothy 3:12
1 Timothy 3 . 13
13 For those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.C1 Timothy 3:1-13TOSK1 Timothy 3:13
1 Timothy 3 . 14
14 Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these thingsTOSK1 Timothy 3:14
1 Timothy 3 . 15
15 in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.TOSK1 Timothy 3:15TTBrazen Pillars - Jachin and Boaz (Stability and Strength)
1 Timothy 3 . 16
16 By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory.C1 Timothy 3:16-16TOSK1 Timothy 3:16