1 Timothy 3:13-15

Contemporary English Version

¹³ Those who serve well as officers will earn a good reputation and will be highly respected for their faith in Christ Jesus.

The Mystery of Our Religion

¹⁴ I hope to visit you soon. But I am writing these instructions, ¹⁵ so if I am delayed, you will know how everyone who belongs to God's family ought to behave. After all, the church of the living God is the strong foundation of truth.