1 Timothy 3
Interlinear Bible
1
This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
πιστὸς
This is a true
G4103
πιστὸς
This is a true
Strong's:
G4103
Word #:
1 of 10
objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
2 of 10
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
λόγος
saying
G3056
λόγος
saying
Strong's:
G3056
Word #:
3 of 10
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
ἐπισκοπῆς
the office of a bishop
G1984
ἐπισκοπῆς
the office of a bishop
Strong's:
G1984
Word #:
6 of 10
inspection (for relief); by implication, superintendence; specially, the christian "episcopate"
ὀρέγεται
desire
G3713
ὀρέγεται
desire
Strong's:
G3713
Word #:
7 of 10
to stretch oneself, i.e., reach out after (long for)
καλοῦ
a good
G2570
καλοῦ
a good
Strong's:
G2570
Word #:
8 of 10
properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e., valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished
2
A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
δεῖ
must
G1163
δεῖ
must
Strong's:
G1163
Word #:
1 of 14
also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐπίσκοπον
A bishop
G1985
ἐπίσκοπον
A bishop
Strong's:
G1985
Word #:
4 of 14
a superintendent, i.e., christian officer in genitive case charge of a (or the) church (literally or figuratively)
ἀνεπίληπτον
blameless
G423
ἀνεπίληπτον
blameless
Strong's:
G423
Word #:
5 of 14
not arrested, i.e., (by implication) inculpable
σώφρονα
sober
G4998
σώφρονα
sober
Strong's:
G4998
Word #:
11 of 14
safe (sound) in mind, i.e., self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion)
3
Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
μὴ
Not
G3361
μὴ
Not
Strong's:
G3361
Word #:
1 of 10
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
μὴ
Not
G3361
μὴ
Not
Strong's:
G3361
Word #:
3 of 10
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
μὴ
Not
G3361
μὴ
Not
Strong's:
G3361
Word #:
5 of 10
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
ἀλλ'
but
G235
ἀλλ'
but
Strong's:
G235
Word #:
7 of 10
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
4
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
1 of 12
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἰδίου
his own
G2398
ἰδίου
his own
Strong's:
G2398
Word #:
2 of 12
pertaining to self, i.e., one's own; by implication, private or separate
οἴκου
house
G3624
οἴκου
house
Strong's:
G3624
Word #:
3 of 12
a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
προϊστάμενον
One that ruleth
G4291
προϊστάμενον
One that ruleth
Strong's:
G4291
Word #:
5 of 12
to stand before, i.e., (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise
ἔχοντα
having
G2192
ἔχοντα
having
Strong's:
G2192
Word #:
7 of 12
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
5
(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 13
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἰδίου
his own
G2398
ἰδίου
his own
Strong's:
G2398
Word #:
5 of 13
pertaining to self, i.e., one's own; by implication, private or separate
οἴκου
house
G3624
οἴκου
house
Strong's:
G3624
Word #:
6 of 13
a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
προστῆναι
to rule
G4291
προστῆναι
to rule
Strong's:
G4291
Word #:
7 of 13
to stand before, i.e., (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise
οἶδεν
how
G1492
οἶδεν
how
Strong's:
G1492
Word #:
9 of 13
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
πῶς
how
G4459
πῶς
how
Strong's:
G4459
Word #:
10 of 13
an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
ἐκκλησίας
the church
G1577
ἐκκλησίας
the church
Strong's:
G1577
Word #:
11 of 13
a calling out, i.e., (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (jewish synagogue, or christian community of members on earth
6
Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
μὴ
Not
G3361
μὴ
Not
Strong's:
G3361
Word #:
1 of 10
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
νεόφυτον
a novice
G3504
νεόφυτον
a novice
Strong's:
G3504
Word #:
2 of 10
newly planted, i.e., (figuratively) a young convert ("neophyte")
μὴ
Not
G3361
μὴ
Not
Strong's:
G3361
Word #:
4 of 10
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
τυφωθεὶς
being lifted up with pride
G5187
τυφωθεὶς
being lifted up with pride
Strong's:
G5187
Word #:
5 of 10
to envelop with smoke, i.e., (figuratively) to inflate with self-conceit
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
6 of 10
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
κρίμα
the condemnation
G2917
κρίμα
the condemnation
Strong's:
G2917
Word #:
7 of 10
a decision (the function or the effect, for or against ("crime"))
ἐμπέσῃ
he fall
G1706
ἐμπέσῃ
he fall
Strong's:
G1706
Word #:
8 of 10
to fall on, i.e., (literally) to be entrapped by, or (figuratively) be overwhelmed with
7
Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
δεῖ
must
G1163
δεῖ
must
Strong's:
G1163
Word #:
1 of 19
also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
αὐτὸν
he
G846
αὐτὸν
he
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
3 of 19
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
4 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
καλὴν
a good
G2570
καλὴν
a good
Strong's:
G2570
Word #:
6 of 19
properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e., valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished
ἔχειν
have
G2192
ἔχειν
have
Strong's:
G2192
Word #:
7 of 19
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
ἀπὸ
of
G575
ἀπὸ
of
Strong's:
G575
Word #:
8 of 19
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
μὴ
G3361
μὴ
Strong's:
G3361
Word #:
12 of 19
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
13 of 19
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
ἐμπέσῃ
he fall
G1706
ἐμπέσῃ
he fall
Strong's:
G1706
Word #:
15 of 19
to fall on, i.e., (literally) to be entrapped by, or (figuratively) be overwhelmed with
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
16 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
παγίδα
the snare
G3803
παγίδα
the snare
Strong's:
G3803
Word #:
17 of 19
a trap (as fastened by a noose or notch); figuratively, a trick or statagem (temptation)
8
Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
Διακόνους
must the deacons
G1249
Διακόνους
must the deacons
Strong's:
G1249
Word #:
1 of 11
an attendant, i.e., (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specially, a christian teacher and pastor (technically, a deacon)
μὴ
not
G3361
μὴ
not
Strong's:
G3361
Word #:
4 of 11
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
μὴ
not
G3361
μὴ
not
Strong's:
G3361
Word #:
6 of 11
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
πολλῷ
to much
G4183
πολλῷ
to much
Strong's:
G4183
Word #:
8 of 11
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
προσέχοντας
given
G4337
προσέχοντας
given
Strong's:
G4337
Word #:
9 of 11
(figuratively) to hold the mind (3563 implied) towards, i.e., pay attention to, be cautious about, apply oneself to, adhere to
9
Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
ἔχοντας
Holding
G2192
ἔχοντας
Holding
Strong's:
G2192
Word #:
1 of 8
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
2 of 8
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
μυστήριον
the mystery
G3466
μυστήριον
the mystery
Strong's:
G3466
Word #:
3 of 8
a secret or "mystery" (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites)
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 8
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
10
And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 9
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
οὗτοι
these
G3778
οὗτοι
these
Strong's:
G3778
Word #:
2 of 9
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
δοκιμαζέσθωσαν
be proved
G1381
δοκιμαζέσθωσαν
be proved
Strong's:
G1381
Word #:
4 of 9
to test (literally or figuratively); by implication, to approve
εἶτα
then
G1534
εἶτα
then
Strong's:
G1534
Word #:
6 of 9
a particle of succession (in time or logical enumeration), then, moreover
διακονείτωσαν
let them use the office of a deacon
G1247
διακονείτωσαν
let them use the office of a deacon
Strong's:
G1247
Word #:
7 of 9
to be an attendant, i.e., wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a christian deacon
11
Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
12
Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
διάκονοι
the deacons
G1249
διάκονοι
the deacons
Strong's:
G1249
Word #:
1 of 12
an attendant, i.e., (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specially, a christian teacher and pastor (technically, a deacon)
ἔστωσαν
Let
G2077
ἔστωσαν
Let
Strong's:
G2077
Word #:
2 of 12
be thou; also ??????? <pronunciation strongs="es'-to-san"/>, third person of the same; let them be
προϊστάμενοι
ruling
G4291
προϊστάμενοι
ruling
Strong's:
G4291
Word #:
8 of 12
to stand before, i.e., (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
9 of 12
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 12
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
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.
τῇ
which
G3588
τῇ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
1 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
γὰρ
For
G1063
γὰρ
For
Strong's:
G1063
Word #:
2 of 17
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
διακονήσαντες
they that have used the office of a deacon
G1247
διακονήσαντες
they that have used the office of a deacon
Strong's:
G1247
Word #:
4 of 17
to be an attendant, i.e., wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a christian deacon
ἑαυτοῖς
to themselves
G1438
ἑαυτοῖς
to themselves
Strong's:
G1438
Word #:
6 of 17
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
καλὸν
a good
G2570
καλὸν
a good
Strong's:
G2570
Word #:
7 of 17
properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e., valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
9 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
πολλὴν
great
G4183
πολλὴν
great
Strong's:
G4183
Word #:
10 of 17
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
παῤῥησίαν
boldness
G3954
παῤῥησίαν
boldness
Strong's:
G3954
Word #:
11 of 17
all out-spokenness, i.e., frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance
πίστει
the faith
G4102
πίστει
the faith
Strong's:
G4102
Word #:
13 of 17
persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ
τῇ
which
G3588
τῇ
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
14 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
14
These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:
γράφω
write I
G1125
γράφω
write I
Strong's:
G1125
Word #:
3 of 8
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
ἐλθεῖν
to come
G2064
ἐλθεῖν
to come
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
5 of 8
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
15
But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
ἐὰν
if
G1437
ἐὰν
if
Strong's:
G1437
Word #:
1 of 21
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
εἰδῇς
thou mayest know
G1492
εἰδῇς
thou mayest know
Strong's:
G1492
Word #:
5 of 21
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
πῶς
how
G4459
πῶς
how
Strong's:
G4459
Word #:
6 of 21
an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
δεῖ
thou oughtest
G1163
δεῖ
thou oughtest
Strong's:
G1163
Word #:
7 of 21
also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
οἴκῳ
the house
G3624
οἴκῳ
the house
Strong's:
G3624
Word #:
9 of 21
a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
θεοῦ
God
G2316
θεοῦ
God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
10 of 21
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
ἀναστρέφεσθαι
to behave thyself
G390
ἀναστρέφεσθαι
to behave thyself
Strong's:
G390
Word #:
11 of 21
to overturn; also to return; by implication, to busy oneself, i.e., remain, live
ἐκκλησία
the church
G1577
ἐκκλησία
the church
Strong's:
G1577
Word #:
14 of 21
a calling out, i.e., (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (jewish synagogue, or christian community of members on earth
θεοῦ
God
G2316
θεοῦ
God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
15 of 21
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
18 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
16
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 26
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
μέγα
great
G3173
μέγα
great
Strong's:
G3173
Word #:
3 of 26
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
μυστήριον·
the mystery
G3466
μυστήριον·
the mystery
Strong's:
G3466
Word #:
8 of 26
a secret or "mystery" (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites)
Θεὸς
God
G2316
Θεὸς
God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
9 of 26
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
ἐφανερώθη
was manifest
G5319
ἐφανερώθη
was manifest
Strong's:
G5319
Word #:
10 of 26
to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
σαρκί
the flesh
G4561
σαρκί
the flesh
Strong's:
G4561
Word #:
12 of 26
flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e., (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or
ἐδικαιώθη
justified
G1344
ἐδικαιώθη
justified
Strong's:
G1344
Word #:
13 of 26
to render (i.e., show or regard as) just or innocent
πνεύματι
the Spirit
G4151
πνεύματι
the Spirit
Strong's:
G4151
Word #:
15 of 26
a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin
ὤφθη
seen
G3700
ὤφθη
seen
Strong's:
G3700
Word #:
16 of 26
to gaze (i.e., with wide-open eyes, as at something remarkable; and thus differing from g0991, which denotes simply voluntary observation; and from g1
ἀγγέλοις
of angels
G32
ἀγγέλοις
of angels
Strong's:
G32
Word #:
17 of 26
compare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
ἐκηρύχθη
preached
G2784
ἐκηρύχθη
preached
Strong's:
G2784
Word #:
18 of 26
to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)
ἔθνεσιν
the Gentiles
G1484
ἔθνεσιν
the Gentiles
Strong's:
G1484
Word #:
20 of 26
a race (as of the same habit), i.e., a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
ἐπιστεύθη
believed on
G4100
ἐπιστεύθη
believed on
Strong's:
G4100
Word #:
21 of 26
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e., credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to ch