1 Timothy 3:1
1 Timothy 3:1 King James Version (KJV)
This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
1 Timothy 3:1-7 The Message (MSG)
If anyone wants to provide leadership in the church, good! But there are preconditions: A leader must be well-thought-of, committed to his wife, cool and collected, accessible, and hospitable. He must know what he’s talking about, not be overfond of wine, not pushy but gentle, not thin-skinned, not money-hungry. He must handle his own affairs well, attentive to his own children and having their respect. For if someone is unable to handle his own affairs, how can he take care of God’s church? He must not be a new believer, lest the position go to his head and the Devil trip him up. Outsiders must think well of him, or else the Devil will figure out a way to lure him into his trap.
1 Timothy 3:1 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do.
1 Timothy 3:1 New Century Version (NCV)
What I say is true: Anyone wanting to become an overseer desires a good work.
1 Timothy 3:1 American Standard Version (ASV)
Faithful is the saying, If a man seeketh the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
1 Timothy 3:1 New International Version (NIV)
Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task.
1 Timothy 3:1 New King James Version (NKJV)
This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires a good work.
1 Timothy 3:1 Amplified Bible (AMP)
This is a faithful and trustworthy saying: if any man [eagerly] seeks the office of overseer (bishop, superintendent), he desires an excellent task.
1 Timothy 3:1 New Living Translation (NLT)
This is a trustworthy saying: “If someone aspires to be a church leader, he desires an honorable position.”