Deacons likewise must be dignified. (1 Timothy 3:8)

Deacons likewise must be ... not double-tongued. (1 Timothy 3:8)

Deacons likewise must be ... not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. (1 Timothy 3:8)

They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. (1 Timothy 3:9)

For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. (1 Timothy 3:13)

Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that, if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God's household. (1 Timothy 3:14-15)

You will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God's household, which is the Church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. (1 Timothy 3:15)

[A pastor must be] no drunkard. (1 Timothy 3:3)

[A pastor must be] not violent but gentle. (1 Timothy 3:3)

[The pastor must be] not quarrelsome. (1 Timothy 3:3)