1 Timothy 3:2

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²Therefore ^(A)an overseer^[a] must be above reproach, ^(B)the husband of one wife,^[b] ^(C)sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, ^(D)hospitable, ^(E)able to teach,

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1 Timothy 3:2 Or bishop; Greek episkopos; a similar term occurs in verse 1
1 Timothy 3:2 Or a man of one woman; also verse 12

1 Timothy 3:2

New International Version

²Now the overseer is to be above reproach,^(A) faithful to his wife,^(B) temperate,^(C) self-controlled, respectable, hospitable,^(D) able to teach,^(E)

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1 Timothy 3:2

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²A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

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