1 Tim. 3:2 in context
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1 Tim. 3:1      1 Tim. 3:3

First letter to Timothy 3:2

[First and foremost, there must be a willingness and desire to lead a church, but that is not enough. The areas that need to be tested, see verse 10, are the leader's personal character, ability to care for his family, suitability for teaching, and experience.]
A church leader must be:
blameless (nothing to criticize),
[The leader must have a good reputation both inside and outside the church. This does not mean that he is sinless. It is about an attitude where the leader is quick to ask God and people for forgiveness. It is about a life that is not marred by scandals and unresolved disputes; a tree is known by its fruit, see Matt. 7:15–20.] the husband of one wife,
[It is likely that the term "husband of one wife" refers to fidelity to his wife and someone who does not flirt with other women. It is a "one-woman" type of man. The corresponding term "wife of one husband" is used in 1 Tim. 5:9 about women. In the same passage, Paul urges younger widows to remarry after their husbands have died, see 1 Tim 5:14; Rom. 7:2–3; 1 Cor. 7:39. Paul himself was unmarried, see 1 Cor. 7:7–8, and his recommendations, see 1 Cor. 7:1; 7:32–35, seem to suggest that an unmarried man is also qualified.] sober (alert, attentive, collected, balanced),
[The word refers to self-control and applies to alcohol, but also to all other areas. It describes someone who has a clear perspective, can think objectively, and does not make sudden changes or get tossed about.] sensible (good judgment, serious, has a sound mind),
[The Greek word sophrosyne describes a well-balanced mind characterized by self-discipline and self-awareness.]respectable (orderly),
hospitable (welcoming, receiving strangers),
a good teacher.
[In Eph. 4:11, the gifts of shepherd and teacher go together.]
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Nestle-Aland and Textus Receptus

δεῖ   οὖν   τὸν   ἐπίσκοπον   ἀνεπίλημπτον   εἶναι,   μιᾶς   γυναικὸς   ἄνδρα,   νηφάλιον,   σώφρονα,   κόσμιον,   φιλόξενον,   διδακτικόν,  

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The greek text has 14 words. There is no difference between NA and TR in this verse.


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Strongs nr Greek English Grammar Code
G1210
 δεῖ (dei)
 It behooves
VERB Verb
pres. active ind. present active indicative
sing. third person singular
V-PAI-3S
G3767
 οὖν (oyn)
 therefore
Conj. Conjunktion
 CONJ
G3588
 τὸν (ton)
 the
Definite article Definite article
acc. sing. ♂ accusative singular masculine
T-ASM
G1985
 ἐπίσκοπον (episkopon)
 overseer
Noun Noun
acc. sing. ♂ accusative singular masculine
N-ASM
G0423
 ἀνεπίλημπτον (anepilempton)
 above reproach
Adjective Adjective
acc. sing. ♂ accusative singular masculine
A-ASM
G1510
 εἶναι, (einai,)
 to be,
VERB Verb
pres. active inf. present active infinitive
V-PAN
G1520
 μιᾶς (mias)
 of one
Adjective Adjective
gen. sing. ♀ genitive singular feminine
A-GSF
G1135
 γυναικὸς (gynaikos)
 wife
Noun Noun
gen. sing. ♀ genitive singular feminine
N-GSF
G0435
 ἄνδρα, (andra,)
 [the] husband,
Noun Noun
acc. sing. ♂ accusative singular masculine
N-ASM
G3524
 νηφάλιον, (nephalion,)
 sober,
Adjective Adjective
acc. sing. ♂ accusative singular masculine
A-ASM
G4998
 σώφρονα, (sophrona,)
 self-controlled,
Adjective Adjective
acc. sing. ♂ accusative singular masculine
A-ASM
G2887
 κόσμιον, (kosmion,)
 respectable,
Adjective Adjective
acc. sing. ♂ accusative singular masculine
A-ASM
G5382
 φιλόξενον, (philoxenon,)
 hospitable,
Adjective Adjective
acc. sing. ♂ accusative singular masculine
A-ASM
G1317
 διδακτικόν, (didaktikon,)
 able to teach,
Adjective Adjective
acc. sing. ♂ accusative singular masculine
A-ASM

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