1 Timothy 3:1 True saying .. "Faithful is the saying" True .. Trustworthy, faithful 1 Timothy 1:15; 2 Timothy 2:11; Titus 3:8; Desire .. "If anyone aspires to be a bishop he desires a noble task." Office .. position, it is a work. Bishop .. overseer, superintendent = elder; Acts 20:17, Acts 20:28; Philippians 1:1 Letter addressed to the bishops and deacons. Good work .. It is worthy, it is work.