1 Timothy 3:9   (Read all of 1 Timothy 3)

They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.

1 Timothy 3:10   (Read all of 1 Timothy 3)

They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.

1 Timothy 3:12   (Read all of 1 Timothy 3)

A deacon must be faithful to his wife and must manage his children and his household well.

2 Timothy 2:19   (Read all of 2 Timothy 2)

Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness."

2 Timothy 2:24   (Read all of 2 Timothy 2)

And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.

2 Timothy 2:25   (Read all of 2 Timothy 2)

Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,

Titus 1:6   (Read all of Titus 1)

An elder must be blameless, faithful to his wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient.

Titus 1:7   (Read all of Titus 1)

Since an overseer manages God's household, he must be blameless-not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain.

Titus 1:8   (Read all of Titus 1)

Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined.

Titus 1:9   (Read all of Titus 1)

He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.

Titus 1:11   (Read all of Titus 1)

They must be silenced, because they are disrupting whole households by teaching things they ought not to teach-and that for the sake of dishonest gain.

Titus 2:1   (Read all of Titus 2)

You, however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine.

Titus 3:14   (Read all of Titus 3)

Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives.

Hebrews 2:1   (Read all of Hebrews 2)

We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.

Hebrews 4:13   (Read all of Hebrews 4)

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

Hebrews 7:12   (Read all of Hebrews 7)

For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed also.

Hebrews 11:6   (Read all of Hebrews 11)

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

Hebrews 12:20   (Read all of Hebrews 12)

because they could not bear what was commanded: "If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned to death."

Hebrews 13:17   (Read all of Hebrews 13)

Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.

James 1:6   (Read all of James 1)

But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

James 2:1   (Read all of James 2)

My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism.

1 Peter 3:10   (Read all of 1 Peter 3)

For, "Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech.

1 Peter 3:11   (Read all of 1 Peter 3)

They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it.

1 Peter 5:2   (Read all of 1 Peter 5)

Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them-not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve;