Overseeer, Deacon, Women Who Serve

1 Timothy 3.1-7, Overseer επισκοπης

1. Not open to condemnation
2. Faithful to wife in marriage
3. Level headed, self controlled
4. Discreet, reasonable
5. Orderly, well behaved
6. Hospitable
7. Skillful in teaching
8. Not drink too much
9. Not a bully or violent
10. Fair and courteous
11. Peaceable
12. Not love money
13. Leads good household
14. Leads children well
15. Not new convert
16. Good reputation with unbelievers

1 Timothy 3.8-10, 12-13, Deacon  διακονος

1. Worthy of respect, dignified
2. No devious speech, not insincere
3. Not drink too much
4. Not greedy for dishonest gain
5. Honestly holds the faith
6. First tested and approved
7. If no reason for reproach, let them serve
8. Faithful to wife in marriage
9. Leads children and home well
10. Deacons who serve well secure great standing and boldness in the faith

Timothy 3.11. women who serve in the church, possibly wives of deacons. Doubt they are deaconesses.

1. Dignified, worthy of respect
2. Not gossips, do not slander
3. Self-controlled, temperate, level headed
4. Faithful, trustworthy, dependable in all they do.
5. See 1 Timothy 5.11-15 and 2 Timothy 3.6-7 for the high ethical standards for women in general. See 1 Timothy 2.9-15 for limitations on the service of women. Some refer to Romans 16.1 where Phoebe is called a διακονος diakonos (agent, assistant, attendant, servant, or deacon).