¹This is a trustworthy saying: “If someone aspires to be a church leader,#3:1 Or an overseer, or a bishop; also in 3:2, 6. he desires an honorable position.” ²So a church leader must be a man whose life is above reproach. He must be faithful to his wife.#3:2 Or must have only one wife, or must be married only once; Greek reads must be the husband of one wife; also in 3:12. 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. ³He must not be a heavy drinker#3:3 Greek must not drink too much wine; similarly in 3:8. or be violent. He must be gentle, not quarrelsome, and not love money. ⁴He must manage his own family well, having children who respect and obey him. ⁵For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God’s church? ⁶A church leader must not be a new believer, because he might become proud, and the devil would cause him to fall.#3:6 Or he might fall into the same judgment as the devil. ⁷Also, people outside the church must speak well of him so that he will not be disgraced and fall into the devil’s trap.