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1 Timothy 3:1

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This is a faithful saying: someone who seeks to be an overseer desires a good work.

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Verse 1. He desireth a good work. No doubt but the work, or office, and charge of a bishop is good; but the motive of desiring to be a bishop not always good. However, in those days, the desire could scarce be grounded on temporal advantages. Witham.

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or, superintendent, or bishop

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