1 What I say is true; If a person wants to become an elder in the congregation, he wants to do good.
1 Timothy 3: 1

2 The old man must be good enough that people will not judge him rightly. He should have only one wife. The elder must control himself and be wise. He must be good so that people can respect him. He should always be ready to help other people and accept them in his home. He must be a good teacher.
1 Timothy 3: 2

3 He should not drink too much alcohol. He should not be quarrelsome. He should like Sharif and Aman. He should not be a person who loves money.
1 Timothy 3: 3

4 He must have a good leader in his house. This means that her children obey her with full respect.
1 Timothy 3: 4

5 If a person does not know how to be the leader of his family, he will not be able to take care of God’s church.
1 Timothy 3: 5

6 But an old man must not be a new believer. Because the person who is a new believer. Then he can be proud of himself. Then he will be slandered for his pride just as Satan was slandered.
1 Timothy 3: 6

7 An elder should be respected by those who do not belong to the church. Then he will not be criticized by others and he cannot be trapped by Satan.
1 Timothy 3: 7