1 Timothy 3:2,4,12
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 3:1-7 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 3:4 King James Version (KJV)
one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity
1 Timothy 3:12 King James Version (KJV)
Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
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 3:4 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity
1 Timothy 3:12 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Deacons must be husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households.
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 3:4 New Century Version (NCV)
He must be a good family leader, having children who cooperate with full respect.
1 Timothy 3:12 New Century Version (NCV)
Deacons must have only one wife and be good leaders of their children and their own families.
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 3:4 American Standard Version (ASV)
one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity
1 Timothy 3:12 American Standard Version (ASV)
Let deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
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 3:4 New International Version (NIV)
He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect.
1 Timothy 3:12 New International Version (NIV)
A deacon must be faithful to his wife and must manage his children and his household well.
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 3:4 New King James Version (NKJV)
one who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence
I Timothy 3:12 New King James Version (NKJV)
Let deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
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 3:4 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity [keeping them respectful and well-behaved]
1 Timothy 3:12 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Deacons must be husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households.
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 3:4 New Living Translation (NLT)
He must manage his own family well, having children who respect and obey him.
1 Timothy 3:12 New Living Translation (NLT)
A deacon must be faithful to his wife, and he must manage his children and household well.
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.
1 Timothy 3:4 The Passion Translation (TPT)
His heart should be set on guiding his household with wisdom and dignity; bringing up his children to worship with devotion and purity.
1 Timothy 3:12 The Passion Translation (TPT)
A deacon’s heart must be toward his wife alone, leading his children and household with excellence.
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