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Bishop - a Christian perspective


In this passage, Paul lists out the requirements for holding the position of bishop--or other leadership positions--within the church. The leader must live a righteous and blameless life, and be mature in the faith.
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1 Timothy 3:2-7 (KJV)

 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;…

“[The Armor of God] Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
- Ephesians 6:10-11
Today's passage is from the New International Version of the Bible
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