Paul is writing to advise Timothy on how to be an effective pastor of the church at Ephesus, so this letter covers many diverse topics: bishops (3:1-7), deacons (3:8-13), heretics (1:3-7 ...

Instructions on Leadership (First Timothy 3:1-16) Paul details the qualifications of overseers (elders) and deacons. He lists the typical character traits of each and helps to lay down some ...