1 Timothy 3 cross-references
1 Timothy 3 has 16 verses, which point to 339 other passages and are cited by 302. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
Points to (19)
- Titus 1:7 — For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no… 15 votes
- Acts 20:28 — Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you… 13 votes
- 1 Peter 5:2 — Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not… 8 votes
- 1 Peter 2:25 — For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. 7 votes
- James 5:19–20 — Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; 6 votes
- 1 Timothy 1:15 — This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save… 6 votes
Pointed to from (8)
- 1 Timothy 1:15 — This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save… 8 votes
- Philippians 1:1 — Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi,… 5 votes
- Matthew 26:10 — When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon… 5 votes
- Titus 1:7 — For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no… 4 votes
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;
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- Titus 1:6–9 — If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 16 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:24 — And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 15 votes
- Romans 12:13 — Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. 11 votes
- 1 Timothy 5:9 — Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man, 9 votes
- 1 Peter 4:9 — Use hospitality one to another without grudging. 8 votes
- 1 Peter 5:8 — Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he… 7 votes
Pointed to from (30)
- Acts 20:28 — Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you… 19 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:24 — And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 14 votes
- Romans 12:13 — Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. 11 votes
- 1 Peter 5:8 — Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he… 10 votes
1 Timothy 3:3
Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
Points to (44)
- Titus 1:7 — For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no… 11 votes
- Titus 3:2 — To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. 6 votes
- James 4:1 — From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your… 5 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:8 — Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; 5 votes
- Ephesians 5:18 — And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 5 votes
- Isaiah 28:7 — But they also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way; the priest and the… 5 votes
Pointed to from (29)
- Hebrews 13:5 — Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said,… 11 votes
- Titus 3:2 — To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. 9 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:10 — For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the… 9 votes
- Leviticus 10:9 — Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee, when ye go into the tabernacle of the… 8 votes
1 Timothy 3:4
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
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- Titus 1:6 — If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 8 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:12 — Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. 7 votes
- Genesis 18:19 — For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of… 7 votes
- Titus 2:2 — That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. 5 votes
- Acts 10:2 — A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to… 4 votes
- Joshua 24:15 — And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods… 4 votes
Pointed to from (12)
- Genesis 18:19 — For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of… 20 votes
- Ephesians 5:21 — Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. 10 votes
- Hebrews 13:4 — Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. 8 votes
- Philippians 4:8 — Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just,… 7 votes
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?)
Points to (7)
- 1 Samuel 3:13 — For I have told him that I will judge his house for ever for the iniquity which he knoweth; because his sons… 6 votes
- Ephesians 5:24 — Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. 5 votes
- Acts 20:28 — Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you… 4 votes
- Ephesians 5:32 — This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. 3 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:15 — But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is… 2 votes
- Ephesians 1:22 — And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 2 votes
Pointed to from (11)
- Acts 20:28 — Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you… 11 votes
- Matthew 16:18 — And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of… 11 votes
- Hebrews 13:7 — Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow,… 8 votes
- 1 Timothy 5:17 — Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and… 7 votes
1 Timothy 3:6
Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Points to (22)
- 1 Timothy 6:4 — He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife,… 8 votes
- Hebrews 5:12–13 — For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first… 6 votes
- 1 Peter 5:5 — Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be… 5 votes
- 1 Peter 2:2 — As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 4 votes
- 2 Corinthians 12:7 — And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a… 3 votes
- 1 Corinthians 8:1 — Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but… 3 votes
Pointed to from (17)
- 1 Timothy 5:22 — Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. 11 votes
- Proverbs 16:18 — Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. 8 votes
- 2 Timothy 3:4 — Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 7 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:4 — He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife,… 7 votes
1 Timothy 3:7
Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Points to (20)
- 2 Corinthians 8:21 — Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. 13 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:26 — And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. 6 votes
- Colossians 4:5 — Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. 6 votes
- Titus 2:8 — Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil… 4 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:9 — But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which… 4 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:12 — That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing. 4 votes
Pointed to from (19)
- Philippians 4:8 — Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just,… 17 votes
- Acts 6:3 — Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom,… 15 votes
- Colossians 4:5 — Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. 12 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:26 — And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. 11 votes
1 Timothy 3:8
Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
Points to (16)
- Philippians 1:1 — Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi,… 9 votes
- Acts 6:3–6 — Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom,… 6 votes
- Titus 2:3 — The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to… 5 votes
- 1 Timothy 5:23 — Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities. 5 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:3 — Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 5 votes
- Leviticus 10:9 — Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee, when ye go into the tabernacle of the… 4 votes
Pointed to from (16)
- 1 Peter 5:2 — Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not… 10 votes
- Philippians 1:1 — Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi,… 7 votes
- Titus 2:3 — The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to… 5 votes
- 1 Timothy 5:23 — Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities. 5 votes
1 Timothy 3:9
Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
Points to (4)
- 1 Timothy 1:19 — Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: 8 votes
- 2 John 1:9–10 — Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the… 6 votes
- 1 Timothy 1:5 — Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith… 4 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:16 — And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the… 2 votes
Pointed to from (8)
- 1 Corinthians 4:1 — Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 12 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:16 — And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the… 10 votes
- 1 Timothy 1:19 — Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: 10 votes
- 1 Timothy 1:5 — Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith… 7 votes
1 Timothy 3:10
And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.
Points to (9)
- 1 Timothy 5:22 — Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. 5 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:13 — For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness… 4 votes
- Titus 1:6–7 — If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 3 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:6 — Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. 2 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:2 — A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to… 2 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:8 — Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- 1 Timothy 5:22 — Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. 12 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:2 — A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to… 7 votes
- Philippians 2:15 — That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and… 5 votes
- Philippians 1:1 — Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi,… 5 votes
1 Timothy 3:11
Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
Points to (22)
- Titus 2:3 — The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to… 12 votes
- Titus 3:2 — To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. 6 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:2 — A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to… 5 votes
- 1 Peter 5:8 — Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he… 3 votes
- 2 Timothy 3:3 — Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are… 3 votes
- Proverbs 10:18 — He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool. 3 votes
Pointed to from (19)
- Titus 2:3 — The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to… 24 votes
- 1 Peter 5:8 — Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he… 14 votes
- Galatians 5:22 — But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 13 votes
- 1 Peter 2:1 — Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 9 votes
1 Timothy 3:12
Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
Points to (4)
- 1 Timothy 3:2 — A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to… 7 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:4–5 — One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 5 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:8 — Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; 3 votes
- Philippians 1:1 — Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi,… 3 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- Genesis 18:19 — For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of… 12 votes
- Hebrews 13:4 — Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. 8 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:4 — One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 7 votes
- Titus 1:6 — If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 6 votes
1 Timothy 3:13
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.
Points to (15)
- Matthew 25:21 — His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things,… 7 votes
- Hebrews 6:10 — For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in… 5 votes
- 1 Peter 4:10–11 — As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the… 2 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:1 — Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 2:2 — But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were… 2 votes
- Philippians 1:14 — And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word… 2 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- Acts 6:8 — And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. 7 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:10 — And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. 4 votes
- 2 Corinthians 3:12 — Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: 2 votes
1 Timothy 3:14
These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:
Points to (9)
- Philemon 1:22 — But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you. 3 votes
- 1 Corinthians 11:34 — And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I… 3 votes
- 3 John 1:14 — But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. 2 votes
- 2 John 1:12 — Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and… 2 votes
- Hebrews 13:23 — Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you. 2 votes
- 1 Timothy 4:13 — Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. 2 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- Revelation 1:20 — The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The… 5 votes
- 1 Timothy 4:13 — Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. 1 votes
- 1 John 2:1 — My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate… 0 votes
1 Timothy 3:15
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.
Points to (49)
- 1 Peter 2:5 — Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual… 16 votes
- Ephesians 2:21–22 — In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: 14 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 1:9 — For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from… 6 votes
- Matthew 16:18–19 — And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of… 6 votes
- 1 Chronicles 22:13 — Then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgments which the LORD charged… 6 votes
- 1 Kings 2:4 — That the LORD may continue his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their… 6 votes
Pointed to from (33)
- Matthew 16:18 — And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of… 22 votes
- Matthew 16:16 — And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 15 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:20 — But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and… 14 votes
- Genesis 28:17 — And he was afraid, and said, How dreadful is this place! this is none other but the house of God, and this is… 10 votes
1 Timothy 3:16
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.
Points to (75)
- John 1:14 — And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten… 51 votes
- Hebrews 1:3 — Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the… 40 votes
- Mark 16:19 — So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 28 votes
- Romans 16:25 — Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ,… 25 votes
- 1 John 5:6–8 — This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it… 22 votes
- 1 John 1:2 — (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life,… 21 votes
Pointed to from (82)
- John 1:14 — And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten… 101 votes
- John 1:1 — In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 68 votes
- Isaiah 9:6 — For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his… 43 votes
- Colossians 2:9 — For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 31 votes