cSee Acts 20:28
sSee John 10:11
Philippians 1:1
Greeting
1Paul and Timothy, servants ▼▼Or slaves (for the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface)
of Christ Jesus, To all the bsaints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the coverseers ▼
▼Or bishops; Greek episkopoi
and edeacons: ▼▼Or servants, or ministers; Greek diakonoi
1 Timothy 3:2
2Therefore gan overseer ▼▼Or bishop; Greek episkopos; a similar term occurs in verse 1
must be above reproach, ithe husband of one wife, ▼▼Or a man of one woman; also verse 12
ksober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, lhospitable, mable to teach, Titus 1:7
7For an overseer, ▼▼Or bishop; Greek episkopos
oas God’s steward, must be above reproach. He must not pbe arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent qor greedy for gain, 1 Peter 2:25
25For ryou were straying like sheep, but have now returned to sthe Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
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