1	This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.
	× Πιστὸς Pistos [This is] a trustworthy Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 4103 Cross Reference (Titus 1:5–9; 1 Peter 5:1–4) BSB/Thayers Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful. × ὁ ho - Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × λόγος logos saying : Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3056 BSB/Thayers From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. × εἴ ei If Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × τις tis anyone Grammar Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5100 BSB/Thayers Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. × ὀρέγεται oregetai aspires to be Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3713 BSB/Thayers To stretch forth, mid: To hanker after, long for, be eager for, aspire to. × ἐπισκοπῆς episkopēs an overseer , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1984 BSB/Thayers From episkeptomai; inspection; by implication, superintendence; specially, the Christian |episcopate|. × ἐπιθυμεῖ epithymei he desires Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1937 BSB/Thayers To long for, covet, lust after, set the heart upon. From epi and thumos; to set the heart upon, i.e. Long for. × καλοῦ kalou a noble Grammar Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 2570 BSB/Thayers Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous. × ἔργου ergou task . Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 2041 BSB/Thayers From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. Πιστὸς Pistos [This is] a trustworthy ὁ ho - λόγος logos saying : εἴ ei If τις tis anyone ὀρέγεται oregetai aspires to be ἐπισκοπῆς episkopēs an overseer , ἐπιθυμεῖ epithymei he desires καλοῦ kalou a noble ἔργου ergou task .
2	An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
	× τὸν ton An Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἐπίσκοπον episkopon overseer , Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 1985 BSB/Thayers From epi and skopos; a superintendent, i.e. Christian officer in genitive case charge of a church. × οὖν oun then , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3767 BSB/Thayers Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. × δεῖ dei must Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1163 BSB/Thayers Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. × εἶναι einai be Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × ἀνεπίλημπτον anepilēmpton above reproach , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 423 BSB/Thayers Irreproachable, never caught doing wrong. Not arrested, i.e. inculpable. × ἄνδρα andra [the] husband Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 435 BSB/Thayers A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. × μιᾶς mias of but one Grammar Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1520 BSB/Thayers One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. × γυναικὸς gynaikos wife , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1135 Footnote Or faithful to his wife; also in verse 12 BSB/Thayers A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. × νηφάλιον nēphalion temperate , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3524 BSB/Thayers Sober, not intoxicated (with wine), temperate, vigilant. Or nephalios from nepho; sober, i.e. circumspect. × σώφρονα sōphrona self-controlled , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 4998 BSB/Thayers From the base of sozo and that of phren; safe in mind, i.e. Self-controlled. × κόσμιον kosmion respectable , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2887 BSB/Thayers Orderly, virtuous, decent, modest, well-ordered. From kosmos; orderly, i.e. Decorous. × φιλόξενον philoxenon hospitable , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 5382 BSB/Thayers Hospitable, loving strangers. From philos and xenos; fond of guests, i.e. Hospitable. × διδακτικόν didaktikon able to teach , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 1317 BSB/Thayers Able to teach, apt to teach. From didaktos; instructive. τὸν ton An ἐπίσκοπον episkopon overseer , οὖν oun then , δεῖ dei must εἶναι einai be ἀνεπίλημπτον anepilēmpton above reproach , ἄνδρα andra [the] husband μιᾶς mias of but one γυναικὸς gynaikos wife , νηφάλιον nēphalion temperate , σώφρονα sōphrona self-controlled , κόσμιον kosmion respectable , φιλόξενον philoxenon hospitable , διδακτικόν didaktikon able to teach ,
3	not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money.
	× μὴ mē not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × πάροινον paroinon dependent on wine , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3943 BSB/Thayers Given to wine, drunken, quarrelsome. From para and oinos; staying near wine, i.e. Tippling. × μὴ mē not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × πλήκτην plēktēn violent Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 4131 BSB/Thayers A striker, contentious person, brawler. From plesso; a smiter, i.e. Pugnacious. × ἀλλὰ alla but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × ἐπιεικῆ epieikē gentle , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 1933 BSB/Thayers Gentle, mild, forbearing, fair, reasonable, moderate. From epi and eiko; appropriate, i.e. mild. × ἄμαχον amachon peaceable , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 269 BSB/Thayers Peaceable, abstaining from fighting, not contentious. Peaceable. × ἀφιλάργυρον aphilargyron [and] free of the love of money . Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 866 BSB/Thayers Not loving money, not avaricious. Unavaricious. μὴ mē not πάροινον paroinon dependent on wine , μὴ mē not πλήκτην plēktēn violent ἀλλὰ alla but ἐπιεικῆ epieikē gentle , ἄμαχον amachon peaceable , ἀφιλάργυρον aphilargyron [and] free of the love of money .
4	An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.
	× προϊστάμενον proistamenon [An overseer must] manage Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 4291 BSB/Thayers From pro and histemi; to stand before, i.e. to preside, or to practise. × τοῦ tou [his] Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἰδίου idiou own Grammar Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2398 BSB/Thayers Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. × οἴκου oikou household Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3624 BSB/Thayers A dwelling; by implication, a family. × καλῶς kalōs well Grammar Adverb Strongs 2573 BSB/Thayers Well, nobly, honorably, rightly. Adverb from kalos; well. × ἔχοντα echonta [and] keep Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × τέκνα tekna [his] children Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 5043 BSB/Thayers A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child. × ἐν en under Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × ὑποταγῇ hypotagē control , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 5292 BSB/Thayers Subjection, submission, obedience. From hupotasso; subordination. × μετὰ meta with Grammar Preposition Strongs 3326 BSB/Thayers (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. × πάσης pasēs complete Grammar Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. × σεμνότητος semnotētos dignity . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 4587 BSB/Thayers Dignity, honor, gravity, seriousness. From semnos; venerableness, i.e. Probity. προϊστάμενον proistamenon [An overseer must] manage τοῦ tou [his] ἰδίου idiou own οἴκου oikou household καλῶς kalōs well ἔχοντα echonta [and] keep τέκνα tekna [his] children ἐν en under ὑποταγῇ hypotagē control , μετὰ meta with πάσης pasēs complete σεμνότητος semnotētos dignity .
5	For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?
	× δέ de [For] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × εἰ ei if Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × τις tis someone Grammar Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5100 BSB/Thayers Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. × οὐκ ouk {does} not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × οἶδεν oiden know Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1492 BSB/Thayers To know, remember, appreciate. × πῶς pōs how Grammar Adverb Strongs 4459 BSB/Thayers Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much! × προστῆναι prostēnai to manage Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 4291 BSB/Thayers From pro and histemi; to stand before, i.e. to preside, or to practise. × τοῦ tou [his] Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἰδίου idiou own Grammar Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2398 BSB/Thayers Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. × οἴκου oikou household , Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3624 BSB/Thayers A dwelling; by implication, a family. × ἐπιμελήσεται epimelēsetai [how] can he care for Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1959 BSB/Thayers To take care of, attend to. Middle voice from epi and the same as melo; to care for. × ἐκκλησίας ekklēsias [the] church Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1577 BSB/Thayers From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. × Θεοῦ Theou of God ? Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. δέ de [For] εἰ ei if τις tis someone οὐκ ouk {does} not οἶδεν oiden know πῶς pōs how προστῆναι prostēnai to manage τοῦ tou [his] ἰδίου idiou own οἴκου oikou household , ἐπιμελήσεται epimelēsetai [how] can he care for ἐκκλησίας ekklēsias [the] church Θεοῦ Theou of God ?
6	He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil.
	× μὴ mē [He must] not [be] Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × νεόφυτον neophyton a recent convert , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3504 BSB/Thayers From neos and a derivative of phuo; newly planted, i.e. a young convert. × ἵνα hina vvv Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2443 BSB/Thayers In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. × μὴ mē vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × τυφωθεὶς typhōtheis or he may become conceited Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5187 BSB/Thayers From a derivative of tupho; to envelop with smoke, i.e. to inflate with self-conceit. × ἐμπέσῃ empesē [and] fall Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1706 BSB/Thayers To fall in, be cast in, be involved in. From en and pipto; to fall on, i.e. to be entrapped by, or be overwhelmed with. × εἰς eis under Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × κρίμα krima [ the same ] condemnation Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 2917 BSB/Thayers From krino; a decision (|crime|). × τοῦ tou as the Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × διαβόλου diabolou devil . Grammar Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 1228 BSB/Thayers From diaballo; a traducer; specially, Satan. μὴ mē [He must] not [be] νεόφυτον neophyton a recent convert , ἵνα hina vvv μὴ mē vvv τυφωθεὶς typhōtheis or he may become conceited ἐμπέσῃ empesē [and] fall εἰς eis under κρίμα krima [ the same ] condemnation τοῦ tou as the διαβόλου diabolou devil .
7	Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
	× δὲ de Furthermore Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × καὶ kai . . . , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × δεῖ dei he must Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1163 BSB/Thayers Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. × ἔχειν echein have Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × καλὴν kalēn a good Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2570 BSB/Thayers Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous. × μαρτυρίαν martyrian reputation Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3141 BSB/Thayers Witness, evidence, testimony, reputation. From martus; evidence given. × ἀπὸ apo with Grammar Preposition Strongs 575 BSB/Thayers From, away from. A primary particle; |off, | i.e. Away, in various senses. × τῶν tōn vvv Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἔξωθεν exōthen outsiders , Grammar Adverb Strongs 1855 BSB/Thayers (a) from outside, from without, (b) outside, both as adj. and prep; with article: the outside. From exo; external(-ly). × ἵνα hina so that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2443 BSB/Thayers In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. × μὴ mē vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × ἐμπέσῃ empesē he will not fall Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1706 BSB/Thayers To fall in, be cast in, be involved in. From en and pipto; to fall on, i.e. to be entrapped by, or be overwhelmed with. × εἰς eis into Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × ὀνειδισμὸν oneidismon disgrace Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3680 BSB/Thayers Reproach, reviling. From oneidizo; contumely. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × παγίδα pagida [into the] snare Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3803 BSB/Thayers From pegnumi; a trap; figuratively, a trick or statagem. × τοῦ tou of the Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × διαβόλου diabolou devil . Grammar Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 1228 BSB/Thayers From diaballo; a traducer; specially, Satan. δὲ de Furthermore καὶ kai . . . , δεῖ dei he must ἔχειν echein have καλὴν kalēn a good μαρτυρίαν martyrian reputation ἀπὸ apo with τῶν tōn vvv ἔξωθεν exōthen outsiders , ἵνα hina so that μὴ mē vvv ἐμπέσῃ empesē he will not fall εἰς eis into ὀνειδισμὸν oneidismon disgrace καὶ kai and παγίδα pagida [into the] snare τοῦ tou of the διαβόλου diabolou devil .
8	Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.
	× Διακόνους Diakonous Deacons Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 1249 Cross Reference (Acts 6:1–7) BSB/Thayers Probably from an obsolete diako; an attendant, i.e. a waiter; specially, a Christian teacher and pastor. × ὡσαύτως hōsautōs likewise Grammar Adverb Strongs 5615 BSB/Thayers In like manner, likewise, just so. From hos and an adverb from autos; as thus, i.e. In the same way. × σεμνούς semnous [must be] dignified , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 4586 BSB/Thayers Venerable, honorable, grave, serious, dignified. From sebomai; venerable, i.e. Honorable. × μὴ mē not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × διλόγους dilogous double-tongued Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 1351 BSB/Thayers Double-tongued, deceitful. From dis and logos; equivocal, i.e. Telling a different story. × μὴ mē [or] Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × προσέχοντας prosechontas given Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 4337 BSB/Thayers From pros and echo; to hold the mind towards, i.e. Pay attention to, be cautious about, apply oneself to, adhere to. × πολλῷ pollō to much Grammar Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 4183 BSB/Thayers Much, many; often. × οἴνῳ oinō wine Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3631 BSB/Thayers Wine. A primary word (yayin); |wine|. × μὴ mē [or] Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × αἰσχροκερδεῖς aischrokerdeis greedy for money . Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 146 BSB/Thayers Greedy, fond of base gain. From aischros and kerdos; sordid. Διακόνους Diakonous Deacons ὡσαύτως hōsautōs likewise σεμνούς semnous [must be] dignified , μὴ mē not διλόγους dilogous double-tongued μὴ mē [or] προσέχοντας prosechontas given πολλῷ pollō to much οἴνῳ oinō wine μὴ mē [or] αἰσχροκερδεῖς aischrokerdeis greedy for money .
9	They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
	× ἔχοντας echontas They must hold Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × τὸ to to the Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × μυστήριον mystērion mystery Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3466 BSB/Thayers From a derivative of muo; a secret or |mystery|. × τῆς tēs of the Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × πίστεως pisteōs faith Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 4102 BSB/Thayers Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. × ἐν en with Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × καθαρᾷ kathara a clear Grammar Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 2513 BSB/Thayers Clean. × συνειδήσει syneidēsei conscience . Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 4893 BSB/Thayers The conscience, a persisting notion. From a prolonged form of suneido; co-perception, i.e. Moral consciousness. ἔχοντας echontas They must hold τὸ to to the μυστήριον mystērion mystery τῆς tēs of the πίστεως pisteōs faith ἐν en with καθαρᾷ kathara a clear συνειδήσει syneidēsei conscience .
10	Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.
	× καὶ kai Additionally Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × δὲ de . . . , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × οὗτοι houtoi they Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × δοκιμαζέσθωσαν dokimazesthōsan must first be tested Grammar Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1381 BSB/Thayers From dokimos; to test; by implication, to approve. × πρῶτον prōton . . . . Grammar Adverb - Superlative Strongs 4412 BSB/Thayers First, in the first place, before, formerly. Neuter of protos as adverb; firstly. × εἶτα eita Then , Grammar Adverb Strongs 1534 BSB/Thayers A particle of succession, then, moreover. × ὄντες ontes if they are Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × ἀνέγκλητοι anenklētoi above reproach , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 410 BSB/Thayers Irreproachable, blameless. Unaccused, i.e. irreproachable. × διακονείτωσαν diakoneitōsan let them serve as deacons . Grammar Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1247 BSB/Thayers From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon. καὶ kai Additionally δὲ de . . . , οὗτοι houtoi they δοκιμαζέσθωσαν dokimazesthōsan must first be tested πρῶτον prōton . . . . εἶτα eita Then , ὄντες ontes if they are ἀνέγκλητοι anenklētoi above reproach , διακονείτωσαν diakoneitōsan let them serve as deacons .
11	In the same way, the women must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things.
	× ὡσαύτως hōsautōs In the same way , Grammar Adverb Strongs 5615 BSB/Thayers In like manner, likewise, just so. From hos and an adverb from autos; as thus, i.e. In the same way. × Γυναῖκας Gynaikas [the] women Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 1135 Footnote Or their wives BSB/Thayers A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. × σεμνάς semnas [must be] dignified , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 4586 BSB/Thayers Venerable, honorable, grave, serious, dignified. From sebomai; venerable, i.e. Honorable. × μὴ mē not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × διαβόλους diabolous slanderers , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 1228 BSB/Thayers From diaballo; a traducer; specially, Satan. × νηφαλίους nēphalious [but] temperate Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 3524 BSB/Thayers Sober, not intoxicated (with wine), temperate, vigilant. Or nephalios from nepho; sober, i.e. circumspect. × πιστὰς pistas [and] faithful Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 4103 BSB/Thayers Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × πᾶσιν pasin all things . Grammar Adjective - Dative Neuter Plural Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. ὡσαύτως hōsautōs In the same way , Γυναῖκας Gynaikas [the] women σεμνάς semnas [must be] dignified , μὴ mē not διαβόλους diabolous slanderers , νηφαλίους nēphalious [but] temperate πιστὰς pistas [and] faithful ἐν en in πᾶσιν pasin all things .
12	A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.
	× Διάκονοι Diakonoi A deacon Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 1249 BSB/Thayers Probably from an obsolete diako; an attendant, i.e. a waiter; specially, a Christian teacher and pastor. × ἔστωσαν estōsan must be Grammar Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × ἄνδρες andres [the] husband Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 435 BSB/Thayers A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. × μιᾶς mias of but one Grammar Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1520 BSB/Thayers One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. × γυναικὸς gynaikos wife , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1135 BSB/Thayers A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. × καλῶς kalōs a good Grammar Adverb Strongs 2573 BSB/Thayers Well, nobly, honorably, rightly. Adverb from kalos; well. × προϊστάμενοι proistamenoi manager Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 4291 BSB/Thayers From pro and histemi; to stand before, i.e. to preside, or to practise. × τέκνων teknōn [of his] children Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strongs 5043 BSB/Thayers A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × τῶν tōn [of his] Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἰδίων idiōn own Grammar Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 2398 BSB/Thayers Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. × οἴκων oikōn household . Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 3624 BSB/Thayers A dwelling; by implication, a family. Διάκονοι Diakonoi A deacon ἔστωσαν estōsan must be ἄνδρες andres [the] husband μιᾶς mias of but one γυναικὸς gynaikos wife , καλῶς kalōs a good προϊστάμενοι proistamenoi manager τέκνων teknōn [of his] children καὶ kai and τῶν tōn [of his] ἰδίων idiōn own οἴκων oikōn household .
13	For those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
	× γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × οἱ hoi those who Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × διακονήσαντες diakonēsantes have served Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 1247 BSB/Thayers From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon. × καλῶς kalōs well [as deacons] Grammar Adverb Strongs 2573 BSB/Thayers Well, nobly, honorably, rightly. Adverb from kalos; well. × περιποιοῦνται peripoiountai acquire Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 4046 BSB/Thayers To acquire, earn, purchase, make my own, preserve alive. × ἑαυτοῖς heautois for themselves Grammar Reflexive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1438 BSB/Thayers Himself, herself, itself. × καλὸν kalon a high Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2570 BSB/Thayers Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous. × βαθμὸν bathmon standing Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 898 BSB/Thayers A step (of a stairway); hence: a stage in a career, a position. From the same as bathos; a step, i.e. grade. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × πολλὴν pollēn great Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 4183 BSB/Thayers Much, many; often. × παρρησίαν parrēsian confidence Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3954 BSB/Thayers From pas and a derivative of rheo; all out-spokenness, i.e. Frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × πίστει pistei [the] faith Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 4102 BSB/Thayers Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. × τῇ tē that [is] Grammar Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × Χριστῷ Christō Christ Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 5547 BSB/Thayers Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. × Ἰησοῦ Iēsou Jesus . Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2424 BSB/Thayers Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. γὰρ gar For οἱ hoi those who διακονήσαντες diakonēsantes have served καλῶς kalōs well [as deacons] περιποιοῦνται peripoiountai acquire ἑαυτοῖς heautois for themselves καλὸν kalon a high βαθμὸν bathmon standing καὶ kai and πολλὴν pollēn great παρρησίαν parrēsian confidence ἐν en in πίστει pistei [the] faith τῇ tē that [is] ἐν en in Χριστῷ Christō Christ Ἰησοῦ Iēsou Jesus .
14	Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these things
	× ἐλπίζων elpizōn [Although] I hope Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1679 BSB/Thayers To hope, hope for, expect, trust. From elpis; to expect or confide. × ἐλθεῖν elthein to come Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 2064 BSB/Thayers To come, go. × πρὸς pros to Grammar Preposition Strongs 4314 BSB/Thayers To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. × σὲ se you Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × ‹ἐν en vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × τάχει› tachei soon , Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 5034 BSB/Thayers Quickness, speed; hastily, immediately. From the same as tachus; a brief space, i.e. in haste. × γράφω graphō I am writing Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1125 BSB/Thayers A primary verb; to |grave|, especially to write; figuratively, to describe. × σοι soi you Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × Ταῦτά Tauta these things Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. ἐλπίζων elpizōn [Although] I hope ἐλθεῖν elthein to come πρὸς pros to σὲ se you ‹ἐν en vvv τάχει› tachei soon , γράφω graphō I am writing σοι soi you Ταῦτά Tauta these things
15	in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
	× δὲ de - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ἐὰν ean in case Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1437 BSB/Thayers If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. × βραδύνω bradynō I am delayed , Grammar Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1019 BSB/Thayers To be slow, I delay, tarry. From bradus; to delay. × ἵνα hina so that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2443 BSB/Thayers In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. × εἰδῇς eidēs you will know Grammar Verb - Perfect Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 1492 BSB/Thayers To know, remember, appreciate. × πῶς pōs how Grammar Adverb Strongs 4459 BSB/Thayers Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much! × δεῖ dei each one must Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1163 BSB/Thayers Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. × ἀναστρέφεσθαι anastrephesthai conduct himself Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive Strongs 390 BSB/Thayers From ana and strepho; to overturn; also to return; by implication, to busy oneself, i.e. Remain, live. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × Θεοῦ Theou God’s Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × οἴκῳ oikō household , Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3624 BSB/Thayers A dwelling; by implication, a family. × ἥτις hētis which Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3748 BSB/Thayers Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. × ἐστὶν estin is Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × ἐκκλησία ekklēsia [the] church Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 1577 BSB/Thayers From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. × ζῶντος zōntos of [the] living Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2198 BSB/Thayers To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live. × Θεοῦ Theou God , Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × στῦλος stylos [the] pillar Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 4769 BSB/Thayers A pillar, support, column. From stuo; a post, i.e. support. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἑδραίωμα hedraiōma foundation Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 1477 BSB/Thayers A foundation, stay, support. From a derivative of hedraios; a support, i.e. basis. × τῆς tēs of the Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀληθείας alētheias truth . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 225 BSB/Thayers From alethes; truth. δὲ de - ἐὰν ean in case βραδύνω bradynō I am delayed , ἵνα hina so that εἰδῇς eidēs you will know πῶς pōs how δεῖ dei each one must ἀναστρέφεσθαι anastrephesthai conduct himself ἐν en in Θεοῦ Theou God’s οἴκῳ oikō household , ἥτις hētis which ἐστὶν estin is ἐκκλησία ekklēsia [the] church ζῶντος zōntos of [the] living Θεοῦ Theou God , στῦλος stylos [the] pillar καὶ kai and ἑδραίωμα hedraiōma foundation τῆς tēs of the ἀληθείας alētheias truth .
16	By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory.
	× Καὶ Kai vvv Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ὁμολογουμένως homologoumenōs By common confession , Grammar Adverb Strongs 3672 BSB/Thayers Admittedly, without controversy. Adverb of present passive participle of homologeo; confessedly. × τὸ to the Grammar Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × μυστήριον mystērion mystery Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 3466 BSB/Thayers From a derivative of muo; a secret or |mystery|. × τῆς tēs - Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × εὐσεβείας eusebeias of godliness Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2150 BSB/Thayers Piety (towards God), godliness, devotion, godliness. From eusebes; piety; specially, the gospel scheme. × ἐστὶν estin is Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × μέγα mega great : Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 3173 BSB/Thayers Large, great, in the widest sense. × Ὃς Hos [He] Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ἐφανερώθη ephanerōthē appeared Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 5319 Footnote Literally He who appeared; BYZ and TR God appeared BSB/Thayers To make clear (visible, manifest), make known. From phaneros; to render apparent. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × σαρκί sarki [the] flesh , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 4561 BSB/Thayers Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. × ἐδικαιώθη edikaiōthē was vindicated Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1344 BSB/Thayers From dikaios; to render just or innocent. × ἐν en by Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × πνεύματι pneumati [the] Spirit , Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 4151 Footnote Or vindicated in spirit BSB/Thayers Wind, breath, spirit. × ὤφθη ōphthē was seen Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3708 BSB/Thayers Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. × ἀγγέλοις angelois by angels , Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 32 BSB/Thayers From aggello; a messenger; especially an |angel|; by implication, a pastor. × ἐκηρύχθη ekērychthē was proclaimed Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2784 BSB/Thayers To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth. × ἐν en among Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × ἔθνεσιν ethnesin [the] nations , Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Plural Strongs 1484 BSB/Thayers Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. × ἐπιστεύθη episteuthē was believed in Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4100 BSB/Thayers From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. × ἐν en throughout Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × κόσμῳ kosmō [the] world , Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2889 BSB/Thayers Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). × ἀνελήμφθη anelēmphthē was taken up Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 353 BSB/Thayers To take up, raise; I pick up, take on board; I carry off, lead away. From ana and lambano; to take up. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × δόξῃ doxē glory . Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1391 BSB/Thayers From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. Καὶ Kai vvv ὁμολογουμένως homologoumenōs By common confession , τὸ to the μυστήριον mystērion mystery τῆς tēs - εὐσεβείας eusebeias of godliness ἐστὶν estin is μέγα mega great : Ὃς Hos [He] ἐφανερώθη ephanerōthē appeared ἐν en in σαρκί sarki [the] flesh , ἐδικαιώθη edikaiōthē was vindicated ἐν en by πνεύματι pneumati [the] Spirit , ὤφθη ōphthē was seen ἀγγέλοις angelois by angels , ἐκηρύχθη ekērychthē was proclaimed ἐν en among ἔθνεσιν ethnesin [the] nations , ἐπιστεύθη episteuthē was believed in ἐν en throughout κόσμῳ kosmō [the] world , ἀνελήμφθη anelēmphthē was taken up ἐν en in δόξῃ doxē glory .