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1 Timothy 3:1
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
1 Timothy 3:1
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Qualifications of Bishops
3 The saying is sure: If any one aspires to the office of bishop,[a] he desires a noble task.
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- 3.1 bishop: At this time an office probably not distinct from that of priest.
1 Timothy 3:1
New King James Version
1 Timothy 3:1
New King James Version
Qualifications of Overseers
3 This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a [a]bishop, he desires a good work.
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- 1 Timothy 3:1 Lit. overseer
1 Timothy 3:1
New International Version
1 Timothy 3:1
New International Version
Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons
3 Here is a trustworthy saying:(A) Whoever aspires to be an overseer(B) desires a noble task.
1 Timothy 3:8
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
1 Timothy 3:8
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Qualifications of Deacons
8 Deacons likewise must be serious, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for gain;
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1 Timothy 3:8
New King James Version
1 Timothy 3:8
New King James Version
Qualifications of Deacons
8 Likewise deacons must be reverent, not double-tongued, (A)not given to much wine, not greedy for money,
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1 Timothy 3:8
New International Version
1 Timothy 3:8
New International Version
8 In the same way, deacons[a](A) are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine,(B) and not pursuing dishonest gain.
Footnotes
- 1 Timothy 3:8 The word deacons refers here to Christians designated to serve with the overseers/elders of the church in a variety of ways; similarly in verse 12; and in Romans 16:1 and Phil. 1:1.
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