1 Timothy 3:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 3:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 3:2 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 3:2 — KJV
“A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; of good...: or, modest”
— 1 Timothy 3:2 (KJV)
1 Timothy 3:2 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 3:2
“The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; holiness: or, holy women false...: or, one who foments strife”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:2: one, good, behaviour
“When ye have transgressed the covenant of the LORD your God, which he commanded you, and have gone and served other gods, and bowed yourselves to them; then shall the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and ye shall perish quickly from off the good land which he hath given unto you.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:2: then, one, good
“Then the Philistines said, Who hath done this? And they answered, Samson, the son in law of the Timnite, because he had taken his wife, and given her to his companion. And the Philistines came up, and burnt her and her father with fire.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:2: then, one, wife
“Then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel, that thou teach them the good way wherein they should walk, and give rain upon thy land, which thou hast given to thy people for an inheritance.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:2: then, good, given
“If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:2: blameless, husband, one
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