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An elder must be[a] blameless. He must be the husband of one wife[b] and have children who are believers and who are not accused of having wild lifestyles or of being rebellious. Because an overseer is God’s servant manager, he must be blameless. He must not be arrogant or irritable. He must not drink too much, be a violent person, or make money in shameful ways. Instead, he must be hospitable to strangers, must appreciate what is good, and be sensible, honest, moral, and self-controlled.

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  1. Titus 1:6 Lit. If anyone is
  2. Titus 1:6 Or devoted to his wife; lit. a man of one woman