1 Timothy 3:1-7
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Overseers Must Be Above Reproach
3 The saying is trustworthy— if anyone aspires-to the office-of-overseer, he desires a good work. 2 Therefore the overseer must be above-reproach[a], a man of one woman[b], sober[c], sound-minded[d], respectable[e], hospitable, skillful-at-teaching, 3 not a drunken[f] one, not a brawler[g], but kind, non-quarrelsome[h], not-a-money-lover, 4 leading his own household well[i], having children in submission, with all dignity (5 but if one does not know-how to lead his own household, how will he take-care-of a church of God?), 6 not a new-convert, in order that he may not fall into the judgment of [j] the devil, having become conceited[k]. 7 And he must also have a good testimony from the ones outside, in order that he may not fall into reproach and a snare of the devil.
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- 1 Timothy 3:2 Or, without blame, beyond criticism.
- 1 Timothy 3:2 Or, husband of one wife. Some think this refers in some sense to marital status; others, to marital fidelity.
- 1 Timothy 3:2 That is, sober in judgment, serious.
- 1 Timothy 3:2 Or, prudent, moderate, self-controlled.
- 1 Timothy 3:2 Or, well-ordered, as in 2:9; honorable.
- 1 Timothy 3:3 That is, known for drunken behavior and exhibitions.
- 1 Timothy 3:3 Or, belligerent, combative.
- 1 Timothy 3:3 Or, peaceable.
- 1 Timothy 3:4 Or, commendably.
- 1 Timothy 3:6 That is, the kind of judgment made by the devil, a judgmental spirit; or, the condemnation pronounced upon the devil.
- 1 Timothy 3:6 Or, clouded with pride.
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