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 ... |
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