1 Timothy 3:10

1 Timothy · New Testament · Chapter 3

“And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.”1 Timothy 3:10

What Does 1 Timothy 3:10 Mean?

1 Timothy 3:10 is found in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 3, verse 10 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (13)

These passages are connected to 1 Timothy 3:10 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

1 Timothy 5:22“Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.”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;”Philippians 1:1“Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:”Philippians 2:15“That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;”Romans 16:10“Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus’ household.”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.”Titus 1:6“If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.”Nehemiah 13:13“And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were counted faithful, and their office was to distribute unto their brethren.”Acts 6:1“And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.”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.”1 Timothy 3:6“Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.”Colossians 1:22“In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:”1 John 4:1“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.”

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