1 Timothy 3:2-10

Legacy Standard Bible

^2 [a](A)An overseer, then, must be above reproach, ^(B)the husband of one wife, ^(C)temperate, sensible, respectable, ^(D)hospitable, ^(E)able to teach, ^3 (F)not addicted to wine ^[b]or pugnacious, but considerate, peaceable, ^(G)free from the love of money; ^4 (H)leading his own household well, having his children in submission with all dignity ⁵ (but if a man does not know how to lead his own household, how will he take care of ^(I)the church of God?), ⁶ and not a new convert, so that he will not become ^(J)conceited and fall into the ^(K)condemnation of the devil. ⁷ And he must ^(L)have a good reputation with ^(M)those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and ^(N)the snare of the devil.

^8 (O)Deacons likewise must be dignified, not ^[c]double-tongued, ^(P)not indulging in much wine, ^(Q)not fond of dishonest gain, ^9 (R)but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. ^10 (S)And these men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach.