1 This saying is faithful, that if a man desire the presbyterate, a good work he desireth.

2 But it behoveth that a presbyter be as that blame be not found in him; and that he be the husband of one wife; (a man) who is of a vigilant mind, chaste, and orderly, and a lover of guests, and instructful;

3 and not a transgressor over wine, nor (one) whose hand hastens to strike; but he is to be gentle and not contentious, nor a lover of money;

4 and (one who) ruleth his house well, holding his children in subjection with all purity.

5 For if his own house he know not to rule well, how is he able to rule the church of Aloha?

6 Neither shall his discipleship be recent, lest he be lifted up, and fall into the judgment of Satana.

7 But it is needful that he have also a good testimony from those without, that he may not fall into reproach, and into the net of Satana.