The apostle Paul's requirements ofr persons seeking to be overseers in two lists: 1 Tim 3:2-7 and Titus 1:6-9.
1. Above reproach, 3:2a,
2. Husband of one wife, 3:2b,
3. Temperate-Sober-minded, 3:2c,
4. Self-controlled, 3:2d,
5. Respected, 3:2e,
6. Hospitable, 3:2f,
7. Able to Teach, 3:2g,
8. Not a drunkard, 3:3a,
9. Not violent but gentle, 3:3b,
10. Not quarrelsome, 3:3c,
11. No lover of money, 3:3d,
12. Must manage his family well, 3:4a(-5),
13. His children must obey him, 3:4b(-5),
14. Not be a recent convert, 3:6,
15. Good reputation with outsiders, 3:7.
1. Above reproach, 1:6a,
2. Husband of one wife, 1:6b,
3. His children not open to charged with being wild or disobedient, but keep the faith, 1:6c,
4. Not overbearing/arrogant, 1:7c,
5. Not quick-tempered, 1:7d,
6. Not a drunkard, 1:7e,
7. Not violent, 1:7f,
8. Does not pursue dishonest gain, 1:7g,
9. Hospitable, 1:8a,
10. Loves what is good, 1:8b,
11. Self-controlled, 1:8c,
12. Upright, 1:8d,
13. Holy, 1:8e,
14. Disciplined, 1:8f,
15. Able to give sound teaching, 1:9(ff.).
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