1Tim 3:1 Cross References

1 Timothy 3:1

1: It is a true saying that if someone wants to be an elder, he desires an honorable responsibility.

"And now beware! Be sure that you feed and shepherd God's flock--his church, purchased with his blood--over whom the Holy Spirit has appointed you as elders.

Care for the flock of God entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly--not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God.

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.

This is a true saying, and everyone should believe it: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners--and I was the worst of them all.

Once you were wandering like lost sheep. But now you have turned to your Shepherd, the Guardian of your souls.

This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus. It is written to all of God's people in Philippi, who believe in Christ Jesus, and to the elders and deacons.

Peter continued, "This was predicted in the book of Psalms, where it says, 'Let his home become desolate, with no one living in it.' And again, 'Let his position be given to someone else.'

My dear brothers and sisters, if anyone among you wanders away from the truth and is brought back again,
you can be sure that the one who brings that person back will save that sinner from death and bring about the forgiveness of many sins.

Their responsibility is to equip God's people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ,

Look after each other so that none of you will miss out on the special favor of God. Watch out that no bitter root of unbelief rises up among you, for whenever it springs up, many are corrupted by its poison.

In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God's angels when even one sinner repents."

I am saying all of this especially for you Gentiles. God has appointed me as the apostle to the Gentiles. I lay great stress on this,

Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

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.
He must not be a heavy drinker or be violent. He must be gentle, peace loving, and not one who loves money.
He must manage his own family well, with children who respect and obey him.
For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God's church?
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.

The godly are like trees that bear life-giving fruit, and those who save lives are wise.

If you suffer, however, it must not be for murder, stealing, making trouble, or prying into other people's affairs.

These things I have told you are all true. I want you to insist on them so that everyone who trusts in God will be careful to do good deeds all the time. These things are good and beneficial for everyone.

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