1 Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task.

1 The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task.

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

1 This is a trustworthy saying: “If someone aspires to be a church leader, he desires an honorable position.”

1 This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires a good work.

1 What I say is true: Anyone wanting to become an overseer desires a good work.

1 Faithful is the saying, If a man seeketh the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

1 The word is faithful: if any one aspires to exercise oversight, he desires a good work.

1 This is a statement that can be trusted: If anyone sets his heart on being a bishop,he desires something excellent.

1 This saying is trustworthy: “If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble work.”

1 The saying is sure: whoever aspires to the office of bishop desires a noble task.

1 The saying is trustworthy: if anyone aspires to supervision, he desires a good work.

1 Here is a saying you can trust. If anyone wants to be a leader in the church, he wants to do a good work for God and people.