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NASB | 1 Timothy 3:1 It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 3:1 This is a faithful and trustworthy saying: if any man [eagerly] seeks the office of overseer (bishop, superintendent), he desires an excellent task. |
Bible Question: Does the Bible have a scripture stating or relating that if you're living in sin you cannot have a leadership position in the church? |
Bible Answer: Scripture ... 1 Tim 3:1-13; Tit 1:6-9 ... ydolomite, greetings. There are two lists of qualifications. Many of the verses have many strings ... use Questions/Notes on Verse: near rthe top of the page. Leaders, churches and demoninations have given a reason one or more do not need to be followed ... even the excuse no one can meet all these, so we can choose the ones we don't want. Hope this helps, Searcher |