1 Timothy 3:2,11
1 Timothy 3:2 New King James Version (NKJV)
A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach
I Timothy 3:11 New King James Version (NKJV)
Likewise, their wives must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.
1 Timothy 3:2 New Living Translation (NLT)
So a church leader must be a man whose life is above reproach. He must be faithful to his wife. He must exercise self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must be able to teach.
1 Timothy 3:11 New Living Translation (NLT)
In the same way, their wives must be respected and must not slander others. They must exercise self-control and be faithful in everything they do.
1 Timothy 3:2 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach
1 Timothy 3:11 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things.
1 Timothy 3:1-7 The Message (MSG)
If anyone wants to provide leadership in the church, good! But there are preconditions: A leader must be well-thought-of, committed to his wife, cool and collected, accessible, and hospitable. He must know what he’s talking about, not be overfond of wine, not pushy but gentle, not thin-skinned, not money-hungry. He must handle his own affairs well, attentive to his own children and having their respect. For if someone is unable to handle his own affairs, how can he take care of God’s church? He must not be a new believer, lest the position go to his head and the Devil trip him up. Outsiders must think well of him, or else the Devil will figure out a way to lure him into his trap.
1 Timothy 3:8-13 The Message (MSG)
The same goes for those who want to be servants in the church: serious, not deceitful, not too free with the bottle, not in it for what they can get out of it. They must be reverent before the mystery of the faith, not using their position to try to run things. Let them prove themselves first. If they show they can do it, take them on. No exceptions are to be made for women—same qualifications: serious, dependable, not sharp-tongued, not overfond of wine. Servants in the church are to be committed to their spouses, attentive to their own children, and diligent in looking after their own affairs. Those who do this servant work will come to be highly respected, a real credit to this Jesus-faith.
1 Timothy 3:2 King James Version (KJV)
A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach
1 Timothy 3:11 King James Version (KJV)
Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
1 Timothy 3:2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach
1 Timothy 3:11 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things.
1 Timothy 3:2 New Century Version (NCV)
An overseer must not give people a reason to criticize him, and he must have only one wife. He must be self-controlled, wise, respected by others, ready to welcome guests, and able to teach.
1 Timothy 3:11 New Century Version (NCV)
In the same way, women must be respected by others. They must not speak evil of others. They must be self-controlled and trustworthy in everything.
1 Timothy 3:2 American Standard Version (ASV)
The bishop therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, orderly, given to hospitality, apt to teach
1 Timothy 3:11 American Standard Version (ASV)
Women in like manner must be grave, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.
1 Timothy 3:2 New International Version (NIV)
Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach
1 Timothy 3:11 New International Version (NIV)
In the same way, the women are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.
1 Timothy 3:2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Now an overseer must be blameless and beyond reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, able to teach
1 Timothy 3:11 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Women must likewise be worthy of respect, not malicious gossips, but self-controlled, [thoroughly] trustworthy in all things.
1 Timothy 3:2 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Yet an elder needs to be one who is without blame before others. He should be one whose heart is for his wife alone and not another woman. He should be recognized as one who is sensible, and well-behaved, and living a disciplined life. He should be a “spiritual shepherd” who has the gift of teaching, and is known for his hospitality.