Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons

3 Here is a trustworthy saying:^(A) Whoever aspires to be an overseer^(B) desires a noble task.

¹² A deacon must be faithful to his wife^(A) and must manage his children and his household well.^{(B) 13} Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.

¹⁷ The elders^(A) who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor,^(B) especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.