Therefore, brethren, pick out from among yourselves seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, and we will appoint them to undertake this duty.

Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Christ Jesus: To all God's people in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the ministers of the Church and their assistants.

Be

but ruling his own household wisely and well, with children kept under control with true dignity.

Double-tongued

"Their throats resemble an opened grave; with their tongues they have been talking deceitfully." "The venom of vipers lies hidden behind their lips."

Out of the same mouth there proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, this ought not to be.

Not given

not a hard drinker nor given to blows; not selfish or quarrelsome or covetous;