2 Therefore ^xan overseer¹ must be above reproach, ^ythe husband of one wife,^{2 z}sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, ^ahospitable, ^bable to teach,

17 Let the elders ^zwho rule well be considered worthy of ^adouble honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.

2 and ^ywhat you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses ^zentrust to faithful men,^{1 a}who will be able to teach others also.

15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved,¹ a worker ^bwho has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; ^kreprove, rebuke, and ^lexhort, with complete patience and teaching.

9 He must ^whold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in ^xsound¹ doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.