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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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Verse 2 is found in chapter 3 of 1 Timothy. The qualifications for overseers focus on character, self-control, teaching ability, good reputation, and family responsibility. Christian leadership is grounded in an examinable life rather than prestige.
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Compare 1 Timothy 3:2 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Es soll aber ein Bischof unsträflich sein, eines Weibes Mann, nüchtern, mäßig, sittig, gastfrei, lehrhaft,
Español · RVR1909 Conviene, pues, que el obispo sea irreprensible, marido de una mujer, solícito, templado, compuesto, hospedador, apto para enseñar;
Español · NTBT Por tanto, el supervisor debe ser irreprochable, esposo de una sola mujer, sobrio, prudente, decoroso, hospitalario, apto para enseñar;
Français · LSG Il faut donc que l'évêque soit irréprochable, mari d'une seule femme, sobre, modéré, réglé dans sa conduite, hospitalier, propre à l'enseignement.
Italiano · DIO1885 Bisogna adunque che il vescovo sia irreprensibile, marito d’una sola moglie, sobrio, vigilante, temperato, onesto, volonteroso albergator de’ forestieri, atto ad insegnare;
Português · ARC Convém, pois, que o bispo seja irrepreensível, marido de uma mulher, vigilante, sóbrio, honesto, hospitaleiro, apto para ensinar;
中文 · RCUV 監督必須無可指責，只作一個婦人的丈夫，有節制、克己、端正，樂意接待外人，善於教導，
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