Bible Cross References
a bishop
Titus 1:5
I left you in Crete, so that you could put in order the things that still needed doing and appoint church elders in every town. Remember my instructions:
Philippians 1:1
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:
1 Timothy 3:1
This is a true saying: If a man is eager to be a church leader, he desires an excellent work.
1 Timothy 3:2-13
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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;
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he must not be a drunkard or a violent man, but gentle and peaceful; he must not love money;
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he must be able to manage his own family well and make his children obey him with all respect.
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For if a man does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of the church of God?
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He must be mature in the faith, so that he will not swell up with pride and be condemned, as the Devil was.
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He should be a man who is respected by the people outside the church, so that he will not be disgraced and fall into the Devil's trap.
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Church helpers must also have a good character and be sincere; they must not drink too much wine or be greedy for money;
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they should hold to the revealed truth of the faith with a clear conscience.
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They should be tested first, and then, if they pass the test, they are to serve.
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Their wives also must be of good character and must not gossip; they must be sober and honest in everything.
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A church helper must have only one wife, and be able to manage his children and family well.
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Those helpers who do their work well win for themselves a good standing and are able to speak boldly about their faith in Christ Jesus.
as
Matthew 24:45
"Who, then, is a faithful and wise servant? It is the one that his master has placed in charge of the other servants to give them their food at the proper time.
Luke 12:42
The Lord answered, "Who, then, is the faithful and wise servant? He is the one that his master will put in charge, to run the household and give the other servants their share of the food at the proper time.
1 Corinthians 4:1
You should think of us as Christ's servants, who have been put in charge of God's secret truths.
1 Corinthians 4:2
The one thing required of such servants is that they be faithful to their master.
1 Peter 4:10
Each one, as a good manager of God's different gifts, must use for the good of others the special gift he has received from God.
not selfwilled
Genesis 49:6
I will not join in their secret talks, Nor will I take part in their meetings, For they killed people in anger And they crippled bulls for sport.
2 Peter 2:10
especially those who follow their filthy bodily lusts and despise God's authority. These false teachers are bold and arrogant, and show no respect for the glorious beings above; instead, they insult them.
not soon
Proverbs 14:17
People with a hot temper do foolish things; wiser people remain calm.
Proverbs 15:18
Hot tempers cause arguments, but patience brings peace.
Proverbs 16:32
It is better to be patient than powerful. It is better to win control over yourself than over whole cities.
Ecclesiastes 7:9
Keep your temper under control; it is foolish to harbor a grudge.
James 1:19
Remember this, my dear friends! Everyone must be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to become angry.
James 1:20
Human anger does not achieve God's righteous purpose.
not given to wine
Titus 2:3
In the same way instruct the older women to behave as women should who live a holy life. They must not be slanderers or slaves to wine. They must teach what is good,
Leviticus 10:9
"You and your sons are not to enter the Tent of my presence after drinking wine or beer; if you do, you will die. This is a law to be kept by all your descendants.
Proverbs 31:4
Listen, Lemuel. Kings should not drink wine or have a craving for alcohol.
Proverbs 31:5
When they drink, they forget the laws and ignore the rights of people in need.
Isaiah 28:7
Even the prophets and the priests are so drunk that they stagger. They have drunk so much wine and liquor that they stumble in confusion. The prophets are too drunk to understand the visions that God sends, and the priests are too drunk to decide the cases that are brought to them.
Isaiah 56:12
'Let's get some wine,' these drunkards say, 'and drink all we can hold! Tomorrow will be even better than today!' "
Ezekiel 44:21
Priests must not drink any wine before going into the inner courtyard.
Ephesians 5:18
Do not get drunk with wine, which will only ruin you; instead, be filled with the Spirit.
1 Timothy 3:3
he must not be a drunkard or a violent man, but gentle and peaceful; he must not love money;
no
2 Timothy 2:24
As the Lord's servant, you must not quarrel. You must be kind toward all, a good and patient teacher,
2 Timothy 2:25
who is gentle as you correct your opponents, for it may be that God will give them the opportunity to repent and come to know the truth.
not given to filthy
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!
Isaiah 56:11
They are like greedy dogs that never get enough. These leaders have no understanding. They each do as they please and seek their own advantage.
1 Timothy 3:3
he must not be a drunkard or a violent man, but gentle and peaceful; he must not love money;
1 Timothy 3:8
Church helpers must also have a good character and be sincere; they must not drink too much wine or be greedy for money;
1 Peter 5:2
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.