Thematic Bible: God's servants

[He must be] hospitable, someone who loves what is good, sensible, upright, devout and self-controlled. Verse ConceptsHoliness Of MinistersHospitality, A Duty Of God's PeopleSelf ControlSelf DisciplineHospitalityMinisters, Should BeTravellersLoving GoodPeople In RighteousnessAttitudes While Waiting For Second Comingpiety

Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of [only] one wife, sober-minded [Note: When this word, used here figuratively, is used in its literal sense, it means to abstain from intoxicating drinks], sensible, respectable, hospitable, capable of teaching. [He must] not be a drunkard or a fighter, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not wanting to get money by questionable [or, dishonest] means.