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This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work.
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A Noble Ambition
Commentators affirm that aspiring to church leadership is a good thing. However, they caution that this desire must stem from a love for Christ and a commitment to serve the church, not from personal pride or ambition. It is a "godly desire" to use one's gifts for the edification of others.
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1 Timothy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
First Timothy Chapter 3
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The object of this chapter is to give directions concerning the qualifications and du…
Faithful is the saying (πιστος ο λογος). Here the phrase points to the preceding words () and should close the preceding paragraph…
19th Century
Anglican
This is a true saying.—There is no reason why the rendering of this formula adopted in 1 Timothy 1:15, faithful is…
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“Sets his heart on” (GK 3977) means “aspires to.” The word “overseer” (GK 2175) is based on a verb that means “to look upon,” and so “to oversee, c…
16th Century
Protestant
It is a true saying. Chrysostom thinks that this is the conclusion of the preceding doctrine. But I do not approve of this opinion, for Pa…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
This is a true saying Some think this clause belongs to the last verse of the preceding chapter; and then the sense …
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If a man desired the pastoral office, and from love to Christ and the souls of men, was ready to deny himself and undergo hardships by devoting him…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle instructed Timothy on matters concerning the true faith and the worship of God. Here, he discusses the appointmen…
