An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, Cross References Luke 2:36 There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years, Romans 12:13 Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. 1 Timothy 3:8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money. 1 Timothy 3:11 In the same way, the women must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things. 1 Timothy 3:12 A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household. 1 Timothy 5:9 A widow should be enrolled if she is at least sixty years old, the wife of one man, 1 Timothy 5:10 and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work. 1 Timothy 5:22 Do not be too quick in the laying on of hands and thereby share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure. 2 Timothy 2:24 And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing. Titus 1:6 An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, having children who are believers and who are not open to accusation of indiscretion or insubordination. Titus 1:7 As God's steward, an overseer must be above reproach--not self-absorbed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money. Titus 1:8 Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. Titus 2:2 Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance. Hebrews 13:2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. 1 Peter 4:9 Show hospitality to one another without complaining. Treasury of Scripture A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach; bishop. Titus 1:6-9 blameless. 1 Timothy 3:10 Luke 1:6 Philippians 2:15 the husband. 1 Timothy 4:3 1 Timothy 5:9 Hebrews 3:14 vigilant. Isaiah 56:10 1 Peter 4:7 1 Peter 5:8 of good behaviour. Romans 12:13 Titus 1:8 Hebrews 13:2 apt. 2 Timothy 2:24 |
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