1 Timothy 6:9 Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. 1 Timothy 3:1–7 Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; (8-13) The reason of writing about these, and other church affairs. English Standard Version (ESV). Paul prophesied about this in Acts 20:29-31. 2 Timothy 2:26 Sign up here! 1 Timothy 3:1 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Timothy 3:1, NIV: "Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task." (J) 4 He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full[a] respect. Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons - Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. 6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may (L)become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil. Chiasmus / sandwich 3. Our discussion questions, teaching points, and applications can help you or your small group get the most out of this book as you grow in understanding and obedience. 7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders,(O) so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap.(P). ("Pure," that is, in which nothing base or foreign is intermixed [TITTMANN]). 1 Timothy 3:1-7 - NIV: Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. Christians should be supportive of their pastors, as they attempt to fulfill their biblical ministry (Jer. 1 Timothy 3:6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil. 1 Timothy 3:1-7 1. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; )(L) 6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited(M) and fall under the same judgment(N) as the devil. 1 Timothy 3:1-7 NIV Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. A church is made up of believers who are a part of the body of Christ. See How They All Connect. In 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Paul lists the qualities of an overseer or an elder. 3 This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 1 a An overseer, then, must be above reproach, b the husband of one wife, c temperate, prudent, respectable, d hospitable, e able to teach, 12:4-5, 1 Cor. 1 Timothy 3:1-7 - ESV: The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. 1 Timothy 3:1-7 . After hundreds of years the perfect pastor’s been found. 12:12, 27) First we must understand that a church is an organization instituted by God as Acts 2 records on the Day of Pentecost. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. It is very clear throughout the epistle that the Ephesians had leadership problems. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. 1. Qualifications for Overseers. He must be faithful to his wife. Commentary on 1 Timothy 3:1-7 (Read 1 Timothy 3:1-7 ) If a man desired the pastoral office, and from love to Christ, and the souls of men, was ready to deny himself, and undergo hardships by devoting himself to that service, he sought to be employed in a good work, and his desire should be approved, provided he was qualified for the office. Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. 1 Timothy 3:1-13 The church leaders:appointment, duties and character 2. 1 Timothy 3. After teaching about prayer and the roles of men and women in the church in chapter 2, he moves on to the leadership in chapter 3. 1 Timothy 1:15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ … 1 Timothy 4:9 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. The object of this chapter 1 Timothy 3:1-7.The enumeration of his qualifications is preceded by a general statement that the office was an honorable one, and that he who aspired to it sought an employment that was, in itself, to be regarded as desirable; 1 Timothy 3:1.The qualifications specified for this office, are the following: 1 Timothy 3:7, ESV: "Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil." Analysis Of The Chapter. Someone wrote a facetious account called “The Perfect Pastor.” 1. 1 Timothy Greeting. (Rom. 1 Timothy 3:6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil. Introduction. 3 This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a 1 bishop, he desires a good work. 1 Timothy 3:1–7 Qualifications of Overseers. 3. 2 Timothy 2:11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also … Titus 3:8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that you affirm constantly… the office. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. (K) 5 (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church? 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) 3 not given to drunkenness,(H) not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome,(I) not a lover of money. NIV, Storyline Bible, Comfort Print: Each Story Plays a Part. 9. the mystery of the faith--holding the faith, which to the natural man remains a mystery, but which has been revealed by the Spirit to them ( Romans 16:25, 1 Corinthians 2:7-10), in a pure conscience ( 1 Timothy 1:5 1 Timothy 1:19). Qualifications for Overseers - The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. 1 Timothy 3:1-7 King James Version (KJV). ESV MacArthur Study Bible--genuine top grain leather, black, ESV Study Bible, Black Genuine Leather with Thumb Index, ESV Large Print Compact Bible (TruTone Imitation Leather, Brown/Cordovan, Portfolio Design), ESV Large Print Thinline Reference Bible (TruTone, Olive, Branch Design), ESV Gospel Transformation Bible, 1st Edition (Trutone Brown/Walnut, Portfolio Design). 3:1-7). Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife,sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 1 Timothy 3:1-7 What is a pastor suppose to look like? I have been told on occasion you don’t look like a preacher. A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; Read verse in King James Version Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 4 He must manage his own household well, with all dignity (J)keeping his children submissive, 5 for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for (K)God's church? 1 Timothy 3:7 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Timothy 3:7, NIV: "He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil's trap." 2 To Timothy, e my true child in the faith:. 2 Timothy … Commentary for 1 Timothy 3 . 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