1Tim 3:2 Cross References

1 Timothy 3:2

2: 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.

2 Timothy 2:24

  1. The Lord's servants must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone. They must be able to teach effectively and be patient with difficult people.

Romans 12:13

  1. When God's children are in need, be the one to help them out. And get into the habit of inviting guests home for dinner or, if they need lodging, for the night.

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.
  3. He must enjoy having guests in his home and must love all that is good. He must live wisely and be fair. He must live a devout and disciplined life.
  4. He must have a strong and steadfast belief in the trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others with right teaching and show those who oppose it where they are wrong.

1 Timothy 5:9

  1. A widow who is put on the list for support must be a woman who is at least sixty years old and was faithful to her husband.

1 Peter 4:9

  1. Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay.

Hebrews 13:2

  1. Don't forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!

1 Timothy 3:10

  1. 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.
  2. In the same way, their wives must be respected and must not speak evil of others. They must exercise self-control and be faithful in everything they do.

Titus 2:2

  1. Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. They must have strong faith and be filled with love and patience.

1 Peter 5:8

  1. Be careful! Watch out for attacks from the Devil, your great enemy. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for some victim to devour.

Luke 1:6

  1. Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God's eyes, careful to obey all of the Lord's commandments and regulations.

Hebrews 3:14

  1. For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when we first believed, we will share in all that belongs to Christ.

Philippians 2:15

  1. so that no one can speak a word of blame against you. You are to live clean, innocent lives as children of God in a dark world full of crooked and perverse people. Let your lives shine brightly before them.

1 Peter 4:7

  1. The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers.

Isaiah 56:10

  1. For the leaders of my people--the LORD's watchmen, his shepherds--are blind to every danger. They are like silent watchdogs that give no warning when danger comes. They love to lie around, sleeping and dreaming.

1 Timothy 4:3

  1. They will say it is wrong to be married and wrong to eat certain foods. But God created those foods to be eaten with thanksgiving by people who know and believe the truth.
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