An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach.

Prescribe these things as well, so that they may be above reproach.

Therefore, I want younger widows to get married, bear children, keep house, and give the enemy no occasion for reproach;

that you keep the commandment without stain or reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,