1 Timothy 3:2
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;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →An overseer must be blameless, faithful in marriage, self-controlled, hospitable, and able to teach.
What Does 1 Timothy 3:2 Mean?
Paul lists the marks of a fit overseer: a blameless reputation, faithfulness to one wife, watchfulness, sober judgment, good conduct, a welcoming home, and the ability to teach.
These are not extraordinary feats but the steady virtues of a trustworthy life. Character comes before gifting. The one who guides others must first be the kind of person others can safely follow.