Philippians 1:1
New International Version
1 Paul and Timothy,(A) servants of Christ Jesus,
To all God’s holy people(B) in Christ Jesus at Philippi,(C) together with the overseers(D) and deacons[a]:(E)
Footnotes
- Philippians 1:1 The word deacons refers here to Christians designated to serve with the overseers/elders of the church in a variety of ways; similarly in Romans 16:1 and 1 Tim. 3:8,12.
Philippians 1:1
King James Version
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:
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1 Timothy 3:2
Holman Christian Standard Bible
2 An overseer,(A) therefore, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible,(B) respectable, hospitable,(C) an able teacher,[a]
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- 1 Timothy 3:2 Or hospitable, skillful in teaching
1 Timothy 3:2
King James Version
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 1:7
Holman Christian Standard Bible
7 For an overseer,(A) as God’s administrator, must be blameless, not arrogant, not hot-tempered, not addicted to wine, not a bully, not greedy for money,
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Titus 1:7
New International Version
7 Since an overseer(A) manages God’s household,(B) he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain.(C)
Titus 1:7
King James Version
7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;
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1 Peter 2:25
Holman Christian Standard Bible
25 For you were like sheep going astray,(A)[a]
but you have now returned
to the Shepherd(B) and Guardian[b] of your souls.
Footnotes
- 1 Peter 2:25 Is 53:6
- 1 Peter 2:25 Or Overseer
1 Peter 2:25
New International Version
25 For “you were like sheep going astray,”[a](A) but now you have returned to the Shepherd(B) and Overseer of your souls.(C)
Footnotes
- 1 Peter 2:25 Isaiah 53:4,5,6 (see Septuagint)
1 Peter 2:25
King James Version
25 For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
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