1 Timothy 3:2
King James Version
2 A bishop then must be blameless,
the husband of one wife,
vigilant,
sober,
of good behaviour,
given to hospitality,
apt to teach;
Early this morning, I was researching on "godliness" in man.
Second verse that came up was the one above.
PERFECT for this blog.
For JESUS is the pattern for PERFECT priesthood.
I thank SPIRIT for leading me here, which birthed other ideas.
But that's for another blog.
Here's how other Bible versions define "bishop".
Note the traits necessary.
1 Timothy 3:2
Amplified Bible
2 Now an overseer must be blameless and beyond reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
1 Timothy 3:2
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
2 Now a bishop (superintendent, overseer) must give no grounds for accusation but must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, circumspect and temperate and self-controlled; [he must be] sensible and well behaved and dignified and lead an orderly (disciplined) life; [he must be] hospitable [showing love for and being a friend to the believers, especially strangers or foreigners, and be] a capable and qualified teacher,
1 Timothy 3:2
Common English Bible
2 So the church’s supervisor must be without fault. They should be faithful to their spouse, sober, modest, and honest. They should show hospitality and be skilled at teaching.
1 Timothy 3:2
Complete Jewish Bible
2 A congregation leader must be above reproach, he must be faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, orderly, hospitable and able to teach.
1 Timothy 3:2
Contemporary English Version
2 That's why officials must have a good reputation and be faithful in marriage.[a] They must be self-controlled, sensible, well-behaved, friendly to strangers, and able to teach.
1 Timothy 3:2
Easy-to-Read Version
2 An elder[a] must be such a good man that no one can rightly criticize him. He must be faithful to his wife.[b] He must have self-control and be wise. He must be respected by others. He must be ready to help people by welcoming them into his home. He must be a good teacher.
1 Timothy 3:2
Good News Translation
2 A church leader must be without fault; he must have only one wife,[a] be sober, self-controlled, and orderly; he must welcome strangers in his home; he must be able to teach;
1 Timothy 3:2
International Children’s Bible
2 An overseer must be so good that people cannot rightly criticize him. He must have only one wife. He must have self-control and be wise. He must be respected by other people and must be ready to help people by accepting them into his home. He must be a good teacher.
1 Timothy 3:2
J.B. Phillips New Testament
The sort of men to bear office: bishops
3 1-7 It is quite true to say that a man who sets his heart on holding office has laudable ambition. Well, for the office of a bishop a man must be of blameless reputation, he must be married to one wife only, and be a man of self-control and discretion. He must be a man of disciplined life; he must be hospitable and have the gift of teaching.
1 Timothy 3:2
Living Bible
2 For a pastor must be a good man whose life cannot be spoken against. He must have only one wife, and he must be hard working and thoughtful, orderly, and full of good deeds. He must enjoy having guests in his home and must be a good Bible teacher.
1 Timothy 3:2
The Message
Leadership in the Church
3 1-7 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.
1 Timothy 3:2
New Catholic Bible
2 Therefore, a bishop must be above reproach, the husband of only one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, and a good teacher.
Timotiyos I 3:2
Orthodox Jewish Bible
2 It is necessary, therefore, for the congregational Mashgiach Ruchani to be without reproach, ba’al isha echat (a one woman man/master, see OJB p.258, 1Sm 2:22-25, i.e., kedushah and tahorah characterized by heterosexuality, exclusivity, and fidelity), drug-free and clear-headed, a man of seichel, practiced in derech eretz and hachnosas orchim (hospitality), skillful as a rabbinic moreh (yeshiva teacher),
In SUMMARY, "bishop" also means:
overseer
bishop (superintendent, overseer)
church’s supervisor
congregation leader
officials
elder
church leader
a man who sets his heart on holding office
pastor
leader
congregational Mashgiach Ruchani
Apostle Paul speaks more on appropriate BISHOP behavior:
1 Timothy 3:1-7
King James Version
3 This is a true saying,
if a man desire the office of a bishop,
he desireth a good work.
2 A bishop then must be blameless,
the husband of one wife,
vigilant, sober, of good behaviour,
given to hospitality, apt to teach;
3 Not given to wine,
no striker,
not greedy of filthy lucre;
but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
4 One that ruleth well his own house,
having his children in subjection with all gravity;
5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house,
how shall he take care of the church of God?)
6 Not a novice,
lest being lifted up with pride
he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
7 Moreover he must have a good report
of them which are without;
lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
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