This is a true saying, to be completely accepted and believed: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. I am the worst of them,

This is a true saying, to be completely accepted and believed.

This is a true saying: "If we have died with him, we shall also live with him.

This is a true saying. I want you to give special emphasis to these matters, so that those who believe in God may be concerned with giving their time to doing good deeds, which are good and useful for everyone.

A church leader must be without fault; he must have only one wife, be sober, self-controlled, and orderly; he must welcome strangers in his home; he must be able to teach;

he must be able to manage his own family well and make his children obey him with all respect.

He must be mature in the faith, so that he will not swell up with pride and be condemned, as the Devil was.

"For it is written in the book of Psalms, 'May his house become empty; may no one live in it.' It is also written, 'May someone else take his place of service.'

From Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus--- To all God's people in Philippi who are in union with Christ Jesus, including the church leaders and helpers:

For since a church leader is in charge of God's work, he should be without fault. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered, or a drunkard or violent or greedy for money.

You were like sheep that had lost their way, but now you have been brought back to follow the Shepherd and Keeper of your souls.

So keep watch over yourselves and over all the flock which the Holy Spirit has placed in your care. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he made his own through the blood of his Son.

Guard against turning back from the grace of God. Let no one become like a bitter plant that grows up and causes many troubles with its poison.

If you suffer, it must not be because you are a murderer or a thief or a criminal or a meddler in other people's affairs.

to be shepherds of the flock that God gave you and to take care of it willingly, as God wants you to, and not unwillingly. Do your work, not for mere pay, but from a real desire to serve.

Righteousness gives life, but violence takes it away.

In the same way, I tell you, the angels of God rejoice over one sinner who repents."

I am speaking now to you Gentiles: As long as I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I will take pride in my work.

He did this to prepare all God's people for the work of Christian service, in order to build up the body of Christ.

We urge you, our friends, to warn the idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

My friends, if any of you wander away from the truth and another one brings you back again,

remember this: whoever turns a sinner back from the wrong way will save that sinner's soul from death and bring about the forgiveness of many sins.