New Testament · Letters

1 Timothy chapter 3

Here’s something : if anyone aspires to be a , they’re reaching for something .So an overseer needs to be someone —, , , respectable, , and .They shouldn’t be a or someone who , but instead , not argumentative, and .They should , with children who respect and obey them.(After all, if someone can’t manage their own household, how could they possibly take care of ?)They shouldn’t be a —otherwise they might get an and fall into the same judgment as .They also need to have a good reputation with , so they don’t fall into disgrace and the adversary’s .In the same way, should be people of —not , not into heavy drinking, and not .They must hold onto the with a .And they should be first too. Then, if , let them serve.The should also be people of integrity—not , but clear-headed and trustworthy in everything.Those who serve the community should be and manage their children and household well.Because those who serve well earn a and great in their trust in Jesus.I’m writing this to you hoping to come see you soon,but if I’m delayed, I want you to know how people should conduct themselves in —which is , the of the truth.And there’s no question—the at the heart of our is : He , was , was seen by angels, was , was , and was taken up in .