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1 This saying is trustworthy: "If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble work."

2 An overseer, therefore, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,

3 not addicted to wine, not a bully but gentle, not quarrelsome, not greedy--

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4 one who manages his own household competently, having his children under control with all dignity.

5 (If anyone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of God's church?)

6 He must not be a new convert, or he might become conceited and fall into the condemnation of the Devil.

7 Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the Devil's trap.

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8 Deacons, likewise, should be worthy of respect, not hypocritical, not drinking a lot of wine, not greedy for money,

9 holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

10 And they must also be tested first; if they prove blameless, then they can serve as deacons.

11 Wives, too, must be worthy of respect, not slanderers, self-controlled, faithful in everything.

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12 Deacons must be husbands of one wife, managing their children and their own households competently.

13 For those who have served well as deacons acquire a good standing for themselves, and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

14 I write these things to you, hoping to come to you soon.

15 But if I should be delayed, *I have written so that you will know how people ought to act in God's household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

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16 And most certainly, the mystery of godliness is great: He was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.