1 Timothy 3 — GMV

3 Verse 1 This saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a good work. ^{Verse 2} Therefore the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, sensible, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, ^{Verse 3} not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for sordid gain, but gentle, not contentious, and not a lover of money. ^{Verse 4} He must lead his own household well, keeping his children in submission with all dignity. ^{Verse 5} (For if a man does not know how to lead his own household, how will he take care of God's church?) ^{Verse 6} He must not be a new convert, or he may become puffed up and fall into the condemnation of the devil. ^{Verse 7} He must also have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into the reproach and snare of the devil. ^{Verse 8} Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, and not greedy for sordid gain. ^{Verse 9} They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. ^{Verse 10} They must first be tested; if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons. ^{Verse 11} Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded and faithful in all things. ^{Verse 12} A deacon must be the husband of one wife and must lead his children and his own household well. ^{Verse 13} For those who have served well as deacons obtain a good standing for themselves along with great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. ^{Verse 14} I am writing these things to yoʋ, hoping to come to yoʋ soon. ^{Verse 15} But if I delay, I am writing so that yoʋ may know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and foundation of the truth. ^{Verse 16} Beyond all question, great is the mystery of godliness: