1 Timothy 3:2

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

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KJV

King James Version

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

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WEB

World English Bible

The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;

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ASV

American Standard Version

The bishop therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, orderly, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

Therefore it is necessary for the overseer to be above reproach, [the] husband of one wife, sober, sound-minded, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

1 Timothy 3

¹ This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.

² An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

³ not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money.

⁴ An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.

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