1 Timothy 3:11-16

11 Their wives [a] also must be of good character and must not gossip; they must be sober and honest in everything.
12 A church helper must have only one wife, and be able to manage his children and family well.
13 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.
14 As I write this letter to you, I hope to come and see you soon.
15 But if I delay, this letter will let you know how we should conduct ourselves in God's household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth.
16 No one can deny how great is the secret of our religion: He appeared in human form, was shown to be right by the Spirit, and was seen by angels. He was preached among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, and was taken up to heaven.

Footnotes 3

  • [a]. Their wives; [or] Women helpers.
  • [b]. have only one wife; [or] be married only once.
  • [c]. was shown to be right by the Spirit; [or] and, in spiritual form, was shown to be right.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.