Other Translations

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.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer{Or, bishop}, he desires a good work.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Stedfast `is' the word: If any one the oversight doth long for, a right work he desireth;