1. Source Text: Greek (SBLGNT) 1 Timothy 3:1:1 ⧉ΠιστὸςpistosTrustworthy 1 Timothy 3:1:2 ⧉ὁothe 1 Timothy 3:1:3 ⧉λόγοςlogossaying 1 Timothy 3:1:4 ⧉εἴeeif 1 Timothy 3:1:5 ⧉τιςtissomeone 1 Timothy 3:1:6 ⧉ἐπισκοπῆςepeeskopeesof oversight 1 Timothy 3:1:7 ⧉ὀρέγεταιoreyeteaspires 1 Timothy 3:1:8 ⧉καλοῦkaloogood 1 Timothy 3:1:9 ⧉ἔργουergoowork 1 Timothy 3:1:10 ⧉ἐπιθυμεῖepeetheemeedesires |
1. Formal Translation The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a good work. |
1. Dynamic Translation This message can be trusted: If someone wants to be an overseer, he is seeking an honorable responsibility. |