a bishop therefore ought to be of an unspotted character, to have but one wife, to be sober, prudent, grave, hospitable, and qualified for teaching:

And they must also be well-tried men, and when found to be of unblemished character then let them serve as deacons.

Ministrants -- let them be of one wife husbands; the children leading well, and their own houses,

Be on your guard as to yourself and your teaching. Persevere in these things; for by doing this you will make certain your own salvation and that of your hearers.