1 Timothy 3:1-13 (Good News Translation w/ Apocrypha)
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This is a true saying: If a man is eager to be a church leader, he desires an excellent work.
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A church leader must be without fault; he must have only one wife, a be sober, self-controlled, and orderly; he must welcome strangers in his home; he must be able to teach; 1
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he must not be a drunkard or a violent man, but gentle and peaceful; he must not love money;
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he must be able to manage his own family well and make his children obey him with all respect.
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For if a man does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of the church of God?
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He must be mature in the faith, so that he will not swell up with pride and be condemned, as the Devil was.
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He should be a man who is respected by the people outside the church, so that he will not be disgraced and fall into the Devil's trap.
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Church helpers must also have a good character and be sincere; they must not drink too much wine or be greedy for money;
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they should hold to the revealed truth of the faith with a clear conscience.
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They should be tested first, and then, if they pass the test, they are to serve.
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Their wives b also must be of good character and must not gossip; they must be sober and honest in everything.
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A church helper must have only one wife, c and be able to manage his children and family well.
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Those helpers who do their work well win for themselves a good standing and are able to speak boldly about their faith in Christ Jesus.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission. (Good News Translation w/ Apocrypha)
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