7 For an overseer,^{1 s}as God’s steward, must be above reproach. He must not ^tbe arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent ^uor greedy for gain,

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.