Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Timothy 3:1

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1. Translate as Greek, "Faithful is the saying." A needful preface to what follows: for the office of a bishop or overseer in Paul's day, attended as it was with hardship and often persecution, would not seem to the world generally a desirable and "good work." desire —literally, "stretch one's self forward to grasp"; "aim at": a distinct Greek verb from that for "desireth." What one does voluntarily is more esteemed than what he does when asked ( 1 Corinthians 16:15 ). This is utterly distinct from ambitious desires after office in the Church. ( 1 Corinthians 16:15- : ). bishop —overseer: as yet identical with "presbyter" ( Acts 20:17 ; Acts 20:28 ; Titus 1:5-7 ). good work —literally, "honorable work." Not the honor associated with it, but the work, is the prominent thought ( Acts 15:38 ; Philippians 2:30 ; compare Philippians 2:30- : ). He who aims at the office must remember the high qualifications needed for the due discharge of its functions. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-2" class="com-number"

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