| International Standard Version | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
| 1This is a trustworthy saying: The one who would an elder be, a noble task desires he. | 1It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. |
| 2Therefore, an elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, stable, sensible, respectable, hospitable to strangers, and teachable. | 2An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, |
| 3He must not drink excessively or be a violent person, but instead be gentle. He must not be argumentative or love money. | 3not addicted to wine or pugnacious, but gentle, peaceable, free from the love of money. |
| 4He must manage his own family well and have children who are submissive and respectful in every way. | 4He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity |
| 5For if a man does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God's church? | 5(but if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?), |
| 6He must not be a recent convert, so that he won't become arrogant and fall into the devil's condemnation. | 6and not a new convert, so that he will not become conceited and fall into the condemnation incurred by the devil. |
| 7He must be well thought of by outsiders, so he doesn't fall into disgrace and the trap set for him by the devil. | 7And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. |
| 8Ministers, too, must be serious. They must not be two-faced, addicted to wine, or greedy for money. | 8Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain, |
| 9They must hold firmly to the secret of the faith with clear consciences. | 9but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. |
| 10But they must first be tested. Then, if they prove to be blameless, they may become ministers. | 10These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. |
| 11Their wives must also be serious. They must not be gossips, but instead be stable and trustworthy in everything. | 11Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things. |
| 12Ministers must be husbands of one wife and must manage their children and their families well. | 12Deacons must be husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households. |
| 13Those ministers who serve well gain an excellent reputation for themselves and will have great assurance by their faith in the Messiah Jesus. | 13For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. |
| 14I hope to come to you soon. However, I'm writing this to you | 14I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; |
| 15in case I am delayed, so that you may know how to behave in God's household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. | 15but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth. |
| 16By common confession, the secret of our godly worship is great: In flesh was he revealed to sight, kept righteous by the Spirit's might, adored by angels singing. To nations was he manifest, believing souls found peace and rest, our Lord in heaven reigning! | 16By common confession, great is the mystery of godliness: He who was revealed in the flesh, Was vindicated in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Proclaimed among the nations, Believed on in the world, Taken up in glory. |
The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1 Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY. | New American Standard Bible Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. For Permission to Quote Information visit //www.lockman.org |
|
