1 Timothy-3

(New International Version)

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  • 1 Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons 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, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
  • 3 not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.
  • 4 He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full 3:4 Or him with proper respect.
  • 5 (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?)
  • 6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil.
  • 7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap.
  • 8 In the same way, deacons 3:8 The word deacons refers here to Christians designated to serve with the overseers/elders of the church in a variety of ways; similarly in verse 12; and in Romans 16:1 and Phil. 1:1. are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain.
  • 9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.
  • 10 They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.
  • 11 In the same way, the women 3:11 Possibly deacons’ wives or women who are deacons are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.
  • 12 A deacon must be faithful to his wife and must manage his children and his household well.
  • 13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus. Reasons for Paul’s Instructions
  • 14 Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that,
  • 15 if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
  • 16 Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, 3:16 Or vindicated in spirit was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.
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