^6 (A)if anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife,^[a] and his children are believers^[b] and not open to the charge of ^(B)debauchery or insubordination. ⁷ For an overseer,^{[c] (C)}as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not ^(D)be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent ^(E)or greedy for gain, ⁸ but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, ^(F)and disciplined. ⁹ He must ^(G)hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in ^(H)sound^[d] doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.

¹³ This testimony is true. Therefore ^(A)rebuke them ^(B)sharply, that they ^(C)may be sound in the faith,

Teach Sound Doctrine

2 But as for you, teach what accords with ^(A)sound^[a] doctrine.

⁷ Show yourself in all respects to be ^(A)a model of good works, and in your teaching ^(B)show integrity, ^(C)dignity, ⁸ and ^(D)sound speech that cannot be condemned, ^(E)so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us.

¹⁵ Declare these things; exhort and ^(A)rebuke with all authority. ^(B)Let no one disregard you.