1 Timothy 3:1-7
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Qualifications of Church Leaders
3 This saying is trustworthy:[a](A) “If anyone aspires to be an overseer,(B) he desires a noble work.” 2 An overseer,(C) therefore, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible,(D) respectable, hospitable,(E) an able teacher,[b] 3 not addicted to wine, not a bully but gentle, not quarrelsome, not greedy(F)— 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.(G) 7 Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the Devil’s(H) trap.
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- 1 Timothy 3:1 “This saying is trustworthy” could refer to 1Tm 2:15.
- 1 Timothy 3:2 Or hospitable, skillful in teaching
1 Timothy 5:17
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Honoring the Elders
17 The elders who are good leaders should be considered worthy of an ample honorarium,[a] especially those who work hard(A) at preaching and teaching.
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- 1 Timothy 5:17 Or of respect and remuneration; lit of double honor
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