The overseer is to be above reproach, (C) faithful to his wife, (D) temperate, (E) self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, (F) able to teach.

The overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to drunkenness.

Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons. 3 Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task.

For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach,...

Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.

New International Version Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.

Qualifications of Deacons. In the same way, deacons[1] are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain.

1 Timothy 3. 1: Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task. 2: Now the overseer must be above ...

1 Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, ...