1 Timothy 2:10

2:10 but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess reverence for God.

1 Timothy 3:1

Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons

3:1 This saying is trustworthy: “If someone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a good work.”

1 Timothy 5:17

5:17 Elders who provide effective leadership must be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching.

1 Timothy 5:25

5:25 Similarly good works are also obvious, and the ones that are not cannot remain hidden.


tn Grk “the saying,” referring to the following citation (see 1 Tim 1:15; 4:9; 2 Tim 2:11; Titus 3:8 for other occurrences of this phrase).

tn Grk “aspires to oversight.”

tn Grk “who lead well.”

tn Or “deserving.”

tn Like the similar use of “honor” in v. 3, this phrase
denotes both respect and remuneration: “honor plus honorarium.”

tn Or “in preaching”; Grk “in word.”