1 This is a faithful saying, If a man desireth the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.2 A bishop therefore must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, prudent, of good behaviour, hospitable, apt to teach;3 Not given to wine, no striker, not desirous of filthy gain, but gentle, patient, not loving money;4 Ruling his own house well, having his children in subjection with all seriousness.5 For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?6 Not a new convert, left being puffed up, he fall into the condemnation of the devil.7 He ought also to have a good report from them that are without, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.