1 Timothy 3:2-10

New American Standard Bible

^2 [a](A)An overseer, then, must be above reproach, ^(B)the husband of one wife, ^[b](C)temperate, self-controlled, respectable, ^(D)hospitable, ^(E)skillful in teaching, ^3 (F)not overindulging in wine, not ^[c]a bully, but gentle, not contentious, ^(G)free from the love of money. ⁴ He must be one who ^(H)manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity ⁵ (but if a man does not know how to manage 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 ^(K)condemnation ^[d]incurred by the devil. ⁷ And he must ^(L)have a good reputation with ^(M)those outside the church, so that he will not fall into ^[e]disgrace and ^(N)the snare of the devil.

^8 (O)Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not ^[f]insincere, ^(P)not prone to drink much wine, ^(Q)not greedy for money, ^9 (R)but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. ^10 (S)These men must also first be tested; then have them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach.