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1 Timothy 3:1 Instructions for Church Leadership

1 Overseers and Deacons
Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task.

Cross References for 1 Timothy 3:1

Proverbs 11:30 - The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise. Click to read the verse Proverbs 11:30 Click to read the verse Proverbs 11:30

Acts 20:28 - Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. B... Click to read the verse Acts 20:28 Click to read the verse Acts 20:28

Numbers 4:3 - Count all the men from thirty to fifty years of age who come to serve in the work in the Tent o... Click to read the verse Numbers 4:3 Click to read the verse Numbers 4:3

Hebrews 12:15 - See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:15 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:15

Titus 1:7 - Since an overseer is entrusted with God’s work, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick... Click to read the verse Titus 1:7 Click to read the verse Titus 1:7

1 Peter 5:2 - Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must,... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:2 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:2

1 Peter 2:25 - For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:25 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:25

Titus 3:8 - This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have tru... Click to read the verse Titus 3:8 Click to read the verse Titus 3:8

Deuteronomy 18:6 - If a Levite moves from one of your towns anywhere in Israel where he is living, and comes in al... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 18:6 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 18:6

James 5:19-20 - My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, Click to read the verse James 5:19-20 Click to read the verse James 5:19-20

1 Thessalonians 5:14 - And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be pati... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:14

1 Timothy 1:15 - Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:15 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:15

Acts 1:20 - “For,” said Peter, “it is written in the book of Psalms, “‘May his place be deserted; let there... Click to read the verse Acts 1:20 Click to read the verse Acts 1:20

Romans 11:13 - I am talking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch as I am the apostle to the Gentiles, I make much of my m... Click to read the verse Romans 11:13 Click to read the verse Romans 11:13

Luke 15:10 - In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one s... Click to read the verse Luke 15:10 Click to read the verse Luke 15:10

Matthew 26:10 - Aware of this, Jesus said to them, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful ... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:10 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:10

1 Timothy 3:2-7 - Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlle... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:2-7 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:2-7

Ephesians 4:12 - to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:12 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:12

Philippians 1:1 - Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, toge... Click to read the verse Philippians 1:1 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:1

2 Timothy 2:11 - Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:11 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:11

1 Peter 4:15 - If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even a... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:15 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:15

1 Timothy 4:9 - This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:9 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:9