English Bible Presentation Sharing - 1-Timothy Book, chapter 3, verse 12 in Hcsb Version

1 Timothy 3 : 1 (HCSB)

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

1 Timothy 3 : 2 (HCSB)

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

1 Timothy 3 : 3 (HCSB)

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

1 Timothy 3 : 4 (HCSB)

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

1 Timothy 3 : 5 (HCSB)

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

1 Timothy 3 : 6 (HCSB)

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

1 Timothy 3 : 7 (HCSB)

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

1 Timothy 3 : 8 (HCSB)

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

1 Timothy 3 : 9 (HCSB)

holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

1 Timothy 3 : 10 (HCSB)

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

1 Timothy 3 : 11 (HCSB)

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

1 Timothy 3 : 12 (HCSB)

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

1 Timothy 3 : 13 (HCSB)

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.

1 Timothy 3 : 14 (HCSB)

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

1 Timothy 3 : 15 (HCSB)

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.

1 Timothy 3 : 16 (HCSB)

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.