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1 Timothy 3:1

King James Version

This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

Berean Standard Bible

This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.

World English Bible

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