New Testament · VERSE 3

1 Timothy 3:3

King James Version

Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

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1 Timothy 3:1

This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

1 Timothy 3:2

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

1 Timothy 3:3SELECTED VERSE

Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

1 Timothy 3:4

One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

1 Timothy 3:5

(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

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