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.
16. Now beyond question, great is the mystery of godliness: He was revealed in the flesh, Vindicated in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Proclaimed among the nations, Trusted throughout the world, Taken up in glory.