Verse (Click for Chapter) Berean Study BibleThis is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task. King James Bible This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. American Standard Version Faithful is the saying, If a man seeketh the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. Darby Bible Translation The word [is] faithful: if any one aspires to exercise oversight, he desires a good work. Douay-Rheims Bible A faithful saying: if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. English Revised Version Faithful is the saying, If a man seeketh the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. Young's Literal Translation Stedfast is the word: If any one the oversight doth long for, a right work he desireth; 1 Timothy 3:1 /1_timothy/3-1.htm">1 Timothy 3:1 /1_timothy/3-1.htm">1 Timothy 3:1 |