Popular Bible Verses from 1 Timothy 3

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Without doubt, the secret of our life of worship is great: He was shown to us in a human body, proved right by the Spirit, and seen by angels. He was preached to the nations, believed in by the world, and taken to heaven in glory.

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.

He must be a good leader of his own family so that his children obey him with full respect.

Deacons must have only one wife. They must be good leaders of their children and their own families. Those who serve well as deacons are making an honorable place for themselves. And they will feel very sure of their faith in Christ Jesus.