1 Timothy 2:10
Context2:10 but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess reverence for God.
1 Timothy 3:1
Context3:1 This saying 1 is trustworthy: “If someone aspires to the office of overseer, 2 he desires a good work.”
1 Timothy 5:17
Context5:17 Elders who provide effective leadership 3 must be counted worthy 4 of double honor, 5 especially those who work hard in speaking 6 and teaching.
1 Timothy 5:25
Context5:25 Similarly good works are also obvious, and the ones that are not cannot remain hidden.


[3:1] 1 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).
[3:1] 2 tn Grk “aspires to oversight.”
[5:17] 1 tn Grk “who lead well.”
[5:17] 3 tn Like the similar use of “honor” in v. 3, this phrase
denotes both respect and remuneration: “honor plus honorarium.”