1 Timothy 3:1
Here is a saying you can rely on: anyone who wants to be an overseer is setting their heart on a good work.
Treated in 5 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- George Müller of Bristol ·
Appendix M: Church Conduct cites 1 Tim. iii. 1
…those amongst whom they may be called to labour? Ans. By the secret call of the Spirit, 1 Tim. iii. 1, confirmed by the possession of the requisite qualifications, 1 Tim. iii. 2-7; Tit. i.…
- Rise Up, Men of God ·
Men in the Church cites 1 Timothy 3:1–7
…with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil's trap" (1 Timothy 3:1–7). Notice first: "whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task." It is right and…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 4, Chapter 3 — Of the Teachers and Ministers of the Church cites 1 Tim. 3:1
…persons should be elected bishops is treated at length by Paul in two passages (Tit. 1:7; 1 Tim. 3:1). The substance is, that none are to be chosen save those who are of sound doctrine and…
- Soar Like The Eagle ·
Being Released cites 1 Timothy 3: 1-7
…recognize and support these.)} Biblical Qualifications: These are to be mostly found in 1 Timothy 3: 1-7 and Titus 1: 5-9. We would recognize that: It is good for a man to desire such an office.…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
The Church and the Body of Christ cites 1 Timothy 3:1-7
…gentle, not contentious, not a lover of money, able to teach, and respected (1 Timothy 3:1-7). Nee's ecclesiology emphasized appointment and spiritual maturity. Modern churches…