New American Bible, Revised Edition

1 Timothy 3:1-4 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

1. This saying is trustworthy: whoever aspires to the office of bishop desires a noble task.

2. Therefore, a bishop must be irreproachable, married only once, temperate, self-controlled, decent, hospitable, able to teach,

3. not a drunkard, not aggressive, but gentle, not contentious, not a lover of money.

4. He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with perfect dignity;