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1 Faithful the word, If any strive for superintendence, he eagerly desires a good work. 2 Therefore an overseer must be irreprehensible, husband of one wife, sober, of sound mind, well arranged, hospitable, giving instruction; 3 Not intoxicated, not a quarrelsome person, not occupied in sordid gain; but equitable, without fighting, exempt from avarice; 4 Presiding well over his own house, having the children in subjection with all gravity; 5 (And if any know not to preside over his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) 1 Timothy 3:1-5, Smith's Literal Translation. Public domain.
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