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1 Timothy 3:1-2
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
1 Timothy 3:1-2
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Overseers Must Be Above Reproach
3 The saying is trustworthy— if anyone aspires-to the office-of-overseer, he desires a good work. 2 Therefore the overseer must be above-reproach[a], a man of one woman[b], sober[c], sound-minded[d], respectable[e], hospitable, skillful-at-teaching,
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- 1 Timothy 3:2 Or, without blame, beyond criticism.
- 1 Timothy 3:2 Or, husband of one wife. Some think this refers in some sense to marital status; others, to marital fidelity.
- 1 Timothy 3:2 That is, sober in judgment, serious.
- 1 Timothy 3:2 Or, prudent, moderate, self-controlled.
- 1 Timothy 3:2 Or, well-ordered, as in 2:9; honorable.
1 Timothy 3:1-2
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1 Timothy 3:1-2
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Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons
3 Here is a trustworthy saying:(A) Whoever aspires to be an overseer(B) desires a noble task. 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach,(C) faithful to his wife,(D) temperate,(E) self-controlled, respectable, hospitable,(F) able to teach,(G)
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