1 Timothy 3:1 — compare English translations
Compare translations1 Timothy 3:1 in 3 English versions, beneath the original-language interlinear. Each original word links to its lexicon entry, so you can weigh the renderings against the morphology yourself. Full word study →
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World English Bible Public Domain
This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work.
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King James Version Public Domain
This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
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unfoldingWord Literal Text CC BY-SA 4.0
This word trustworthy: “If someone aspires to overseership, he desires a good work.”
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