Bible Cross References
bishop
Titus 1:6-9
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an elder must be without fault; he must have only one wife, and his children must be believers and not have the reputation of being wild or disobedient.
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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.
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He must be hospitable and love what is good. He must be self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.
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He must hold firmly to the message which can be trusted and which agrees with the doctrine. In this way he will be able to encourage others with the true teaching and also to show the error of those who are opposed to it.
blameless
1 Timothy 3:10
They should be tested first, and then, if they pass the test, they are to serve.
Luke 1:6
They both lived good lives in God's sight and obeyed fully all the Lord's laws and commands.
Philippians 2:15
so that you may be innocent and pure as God's perfect children, who live in a world of corrupt and sinful people. You must shine among them like stars lighting up the sky,
the husband
1 Timothy 4:3
Such people teach that it is wrong to marry and to eat certain foods. But God created those foods to be eaten, after a prayer of thanks, by those who are believers and have come to know the truth.
1 Timothy 5:9
Do not add any widow to the list of widows unless she is over sixty years of age. In addition, she must have been married only once
Hebrews 3:14
For we are all partners with Christ if we hold firmly to the end the confidence we had at the beginning.
vigilant
Isaiah 56:10
He says, "All the leaders, who are supposed to warn my people, are blind! They know nothing. They are like watch dogs that don't bark---they only lie around and dream. How they love to sleep!
1 Peter 4:7
The end of all things is near. You must be self-controlled and alert, to be able to pray.
1 Peter 5:8
Be alert, be on watch! Your enemy, the Devil, roams around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.
given
Romans 12:13
Share your belongings with your needy fellow Christians, and open your homes to strangers.
Titus 1:8
He must be hospitable and love what is good. He must be self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.
Hebrews 13:2
Remember to welcome strangers in your homes. There were some who did that and welcomed angels without knowing it.
1 Peter 4:9
Open your homes to each other without complaining.
apt
2 Timothy 2:24
As the Lord's servant, you must not quarrel. You must be kind toward all, a good and patient teacher,