New Revised Standard w/ Apocrypha NRSA
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2 Now a bishop must be above reproach, married only once, temperate, sensible, respectable, hospitable, an apt teacher,
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Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
3 not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, and not a lover of money.
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not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.
4 He must manage his own household well, keeping his children submissive and respectful in every way—
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He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect.
5 for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he take care of God's church?
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(If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?)
6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may be puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil.
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He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil.
7 Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace and the snare of the devil.
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He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap.
8 Deacons likewise must be serious, not double-tongued, not indulging in much wine, not greedy for money;
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In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain.
9 they must hold fast to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
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They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.
10 And let them first be tested; then, if they prove themselves blameless, let them serve as deacons.
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They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.
11 Women likewise must be serious, not slanderers, but temperate, faithful in all things.
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In the same way, the women are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.
12 Let deacons be married only once, and let them manage their children and their households well;
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A deacon must be faithful to his wife and must manage his children and his household well.
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