9 They must keep hold of the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
10 Also let them first be tested—then let those who are blameless serve as servant-leaders.
11 Women likewise must be dignified, not backbiting; clear-minded, trustworthy in every respect.
12 Let servant-leaders be husbands of one wife, managing their children and their own households well.
13 For those who have served well as servant-leaders gain for themselves a good standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Messiah Yeshua.
14 These things I write to you, hoping to come to you shortly.
15 But if I delay, I write so you may know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God—which is the community of the living God, a pillar and foundation of truth.