(This is) a trustworthy - saying : If anyone aspires to be an overseer , he desires a noble task.
An overseer , then , must be above reproach , (the) husband of but one wife , temperate , self-controlled , respectable , hospitable , able to teach ,
not dependent on wine , not violent but gentle , peaceable , (and) free of the love of money.
(An overseer must) manage (his) own household well (and) keep (his) children under control , with complete dignity.
(For) if someone {does} not know how to manage (his) own household , (how) can he care for (the) church of God ?
(He must) not (be) a recent convert , vvv vvv or he may become conceited (and) fall under ( the same ) condemnation as the devil.
Furthermore ... , he must have a good reputation with vvv outsiders , so that vvv he will not fall into disgrace and (into the) snare of the devil.
Deacons likewise (must be) dignified , not double-tongued (or) given to much wine (or) greedy for money.
They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
Additionally ... , they must first be tested .... Then , if they are above reproach , let them serve as deacons.
In the same way , (the) women (must be) dignified , not slanderers , (but) temperate (and) faithful in all things.
A deacon must be (the) husband of but one wife , a good manager (of his) children and (of his) own household.
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.
(Although) I hope to come to you vvv soon , I am writing you these things
- 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 -.
vvv 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.