Because an overseer is God's servant manager, he must be blameless. He must not be arrogant or irritable. He must not drink too much, be a violent person, or make money in shameful ways.

He must be devoted to the trustworthy message that agrees with what we teach, so that he may be able to encourage others with healthy doctrine and refute those who oppose it.

That statement is true. For this reason, refute them sharply so that they may become healthy in the faith

Use wholesome speech that cannot be condemned. Then any opponent will be ashamed because he cannot say anything bad about us.

or steal from them. Instead, they are to show complete and perfect loyalty, so that in every way they may make the teaching about God our Savior more attractive.

It trains us to renounce ungodly living and worldly passions so that we might live sensible, honest, and godly lives in the present age

He gave himself for us to set us free from every wrong and to cleanse us so that we could be his special people who are enthusiastic about doing good deeds.

"Twas not for deeds that we had done, but by his steadfast love alone, he saved us through a second birth, renewed us by the Spirit's work,

And so, made heirs by his own grace, eternal life we now embrace.

This saying is trustworthy. I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have put their faith in God may devote themselves to good actions. These things are good and helpful to other people.

Do all you can to send Zenas the expert in the Law and Apollos on their way, and see that they have everything they need.

Our own people should also learn to make good deeds a priority when urgent needs arise, so they won't be unproductive.