1 Timothy 3 - King James Bible (KJV Book of 1 Timothy) Free Bible Online

1 Timothy 3

1 - 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.

8 - Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

9 - Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

10 - And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.

11 - Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

12 - Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

13 - For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

14 - These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:

15 - But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

16 - And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

Select a Chapter

1 Timothy 1	1 Timothy 2	1 Timothy 3	1 Timothy 4	1 Timothy 5
1 Timothy 6

Select a Book of the Bible
Genesis	Exodus	Leviticus	Numbers	Deuteronomy
Joshua	Judges	Ruth	1 Samuel	2 Samuel
1 Kings	2 Kings	1 Chronicles	2 Chronicles	Ezra
Nehemiah	Esther	Job	Psalms	Proverbs
Ecclesiastes	Song of Solomon	Isaiah	Jeremiah	Lamentations
Ezekiel	Daniel	Hosea	Joel	Amos
Obadiah	Jonah	Micah	Nahum	Habakkuk
Zephaniah	Haggai	Zechariah	Malachi	Matthew
Mark	Luke	John	Acts	Romans
1 Corinthians	2 Corinthians	Galatians	Ephesians	Philippians
Colossians	1 Thessalonians	2 Thessalonians	1 Timothy	2 Timothy
Titus	Philemon	Hebrews	James	1 Peter
2 Peter	1 John	2 John	3 John	Jude
Revelation

Bibliography Information

The Holy Bible, King James Version. New York: American Bible Society: www.free-bible.com, 2010. www.free-bible.com/kjv/. May 15, 2024.

Read The Bible

Main Menu

Ancient Questions

Bible Study Questions

About

Welcome to Free Bible: Unearthing the Past, Illuminating the Present! Step into a world where ancient history and biblical narratives intertwine, inviting you to explore the rich tapestry of human civilization.

Discover the captivating stories of forgotten empires, delve into the customs and cultures of our ancestors, and witness the remarkable findings unearthed by dedicated archaeologists.

Immerse yourself in a treasure trove of knowledge, where the past comes alive and illuminates our understanding of the present.

Join us on this extraordinary journey through time, where curiosity is rewarded and ancient mysteries await your exploration.