So, brothers, you must select from your number seven men of good standing, full of the Spirit, and of good practical sense, and we will assign them to this business,

Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, to all God's people in union with Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and assistants:

Be

managing his own house well, with perfect seriousness keeping his children under control

Double-tongued

Their throats are just like open graves, with their tongues they have spoken treachery; the poison of asps is under their lips.

Out of the same mouth flow blessing and cursing! It ought not to be like this, my brothers.

Not given

not addicted to strong drink, not pugnacious, gentle and not contentious, not avaricious,