1 This [is] a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
7 Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
8 Likewise [must] the deacons [be] grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
10 And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being [found] blameless.
11 Even so [must their] wives [be] grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:
15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
Versículos relacionados com 1 Timothy, 3:
1 Timothy 3 presents a series of requirements for those who wish to serve as leaders in the church, including bishops and deacons. The importance of exemplary conduct, good testimony and specific skills to lead and teach is highlighted. Following are five verses related to the topics covered in 1 Timothy 3:
1 Peter 5:2: "Pastoreal the flock of God that is among you, not by embarrassment, but spontaneously, as God wants; not by sordid greed, but of good will" this verse highlights the importance of a voluntary heart and detached in Leadership, without seeking personal benefits or acting out of obligation, but with a genuine motivation to serve the herd.
Titus 1:7-8: "Because it is necessary for the bishop to be blameless, as a disqualification of God; neither overshable nor given to wine, nor beaten, nor greed of greed, but hospitable, friendly, moderate , fair, holy, temperate "This excerpt highlights some of the specific requirements to be a bishop, including the importance of being hospitable, moderate, fair and holy, and has no negative characteristics such as anger, pride and greed.
Proverbs 22:29: "Do you see a diligent man in his work? Before kings will be put; he will not remain among those of the lower position" This verse highlights the importance of diligence and excellence in the work, which can result in recognition and advancement in the leadership position.
1 Timothy 4:16: "Be careful of yourself and doctrine; persevere in these things; for by doing so, you will save yourself, both yourself and those who hear you" here, the need to take care of its own conduct is emphasized and the need to take care of its own conduct and From faithfulness to doctrine, which is essential to salvation not only of the leader, but also of those who are influenced by him.
1 Corinthians 9:27: "Before I subdue my body, and I reduce it to servitude, so that, preaching to others, I myself do not come in any way to disapprove" This verse highlights the importance of personal discipline and submission to the Spirit Holy, in order to avoid falling into temptation and losing testimony to those to whom it is preached.
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