1 This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task. | C | TOSK |
2 An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, | C | TOSK |
3 not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money. | C | TOSK |
4 An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity. | C | TOSK |
5 For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God? | C | TOSK |
6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil. | C | TOSK |
7 Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil. | C | TOSK |
8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money. | C | TOSK |
9 They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. | C | TOSK |
10 Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons. | C | TOSK |
11 In the same way, the women must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things. | C | TOSK |
12 A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household. | C | TOSK |
13 For those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. | C | TOSK |
14 Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these things | TOSK |
15 in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. | TOSK | TT |
16 By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory. | C | TOSK |