1 Timothy 3:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 3:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 3:1 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 3:1 — KJV
“This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.”
— 1 Timothy 3:1 (KJV)
1 Timothy 3:1 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 3:1
“As a servant earnestly desireth the shadow, and as an hireling looketh for the reward of his work: earnestly...: Heb. gapeth after”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:1: desire, desireth, work
“What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:1: desire, desireth, good
“The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:1: saying, good, work
“This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:1: saying, good, work
“And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints. saints: or, nations, or, ages”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:1: true, saying, work
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