Berean Standard Bible
“This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.”
Chapter 3 gives qualifications for church overseers and deacons in the congregation at Ephesus. The opening line is a saying Paul treats as trustworthy, about desiring the office of overseer.
Open Study notes above for the full note.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.
World English Bible (WEB)
This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work.
King James Version (KJV)
This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Faithful is the saying, If a man seeketh the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
This is a true saying, A man desiring the position of a Bishop has a desire for a good work.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Stedfast is the word: If any one the oversight does long for, a right work he desires;
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
PALABRA fiel: Si alguno apetece obispado, buena obra desea.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Se ha dicho que si alguien desea ser obispo tiene una aspiración noble. Es cierto.
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