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

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

Likewise deacons must be reverent, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for money, holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience.

This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires a good work. A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of...

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; not given to wine, no striker.

Qualifications for Overseers - The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer.

And let them first be tested; then, if they prove themselves blameless, let them serve as deacons.

Paul tells Timothy that if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. Then, Paul lists the qualifications of the leader.

Paul is focusing on the person, not the duties. Being “able to teach” suggests that leaders are supposed to teach, but Paul doesn't say much about the details.

* [3:14–16] In case there is some delay in the visit to Timothy at Ephesus planned for the near future, the present letter is being sent on ahead to arm and ...