1Tim 3:10 Cross References

1 Timothy 3:10

10: Before they are appointed as deacons, they should be given other responsibilities in the church as a test of their character and ability. If they do well, then they may serve as deacons.

1 Timothy 5:22

  1. Never be in a hurry about appointing an elder. Do not participate in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

1 Timothy 3:13

  1. Those who do well as deacons will be rewarded with respect from others and will have increased confidence in their faith in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 3:6

  1. An elder must not be a new Christian, because he might be proud of being chosen so soon, and the Devil will use that pride to make him fall.

1 Corinthians 1:8

  1. He will keep you strong right up to the end, and he will keep you free from all blame on the great day when our Lord Jesus Christ returns.

1 Timothy 3:2

  1. For an elder must be a man whose life cannot be spoken against. He must be faithful to his wife. He must exhibit self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home and must be able to teach.

Acts 6:1

  1. But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. Those who spoke Greek complained against those who spoke Hebrew, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily distribution of food.
  2. So the Twelve called a meeting of all the believers. "We apostles should spend our time preaching and teaching the word of God, not administering a food program," they said.

Titus 1:6

  1. An elder must be well thought of for his good life. He must be faithful to his wife, and his children must be believers who are not wild or rebellious.
  2. An elder must live a blameless life because he is God's minister. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered; he must not be a heavy drinker, violent, or greedy for money.

Colossians 1:22

  1. yet now he has brought you back as his friends. He has done this through his death on the cross in his own human body. As a result, he has brought you into the very presence of God, and you are holy and blameless as you stand before him without a single fault.

1 John 4:1

  1. Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. For there are many false prophets in the world.
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