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Connecting Statement:
Paul gives some special instructions on how the overseers of the church should act and be.
a good work
"an honorable task"
husband of one wife
An overseer must have only one wife. It is unclear if this excludes men who have been previously widowed or divorced, or never married.
He must be moderate, sensible, orderly, and hospitable
"He must not do anything to excess, must be reasonable and behave well, and must be friendly to strangers"
He must not be addicted to wine, not a brawler, but instead, gentle, peaceful
"He must neither drink too much alcohol nor like to fight and argue, but instead he must be gentle and peaceful"
a lover of money
"greedy for money"