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Episode: The Arrangements of the House; Tazapa
Description: Timothy Chapter 3
Verses 1-13: Paul’s purpose in writing this letter was to instruct Timothy regarding the church (verses 14-15). Of primary importance to any church is that its leaders be qualified to teach and set the example for the rest. These verses delineate those qualifications for pastors and deacons (see also notes on Titus 1:5-9).
1 Timothy 3:1 "This [is] a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work."
“This is a true saying” (see note on 1:15).
“Desire … desireth”: Two different Greek words are used. The first means “to reach out after.” It describes extern...