For it is necessary [for] the overseer to be blameless as God's steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain,

sound message beyond reproach, in order that {an opponent} may be put to shame, [because he] has nothing bad to say concerning us.

so that, having been justified by his grace, we may become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

The saying [is] trustworthy, and I want you to insist concerning these [things], so that those who have believed in God may be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and beneficial for people.

Diligently send on their way Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, so that {they may lack nothing}.

But also our [people] must learn to engage in good deeds for necessary needs, so that they will not be unfruitful.