unfoldingWord_en_tn/1ti/03/intro.md

# 1 Timothy 03 General Notes #

#### Structure and formatting ####

[1 Timothy 3:16](./16.md) was probably a song, poem, or creed the early church used to list important doctrines that believers all shared.

#### Special concepts in this chapter ####

##### Overseers and deacons #####
The church has used different titles for church leaders. Some titles include elder, pastor, and bishop. The word "overseer" reflects the meaning of the original language in verses 1-2. Paul writes about "deacons" in verses 8 and 12 as another kind of church leader.

#### Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter ####

##### Character qualities #####
This chapter lists several qualities that a man must have if he is to be an overseer or deacon in the church.  (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]]) 

## Links: ##

* __[1 Timothy 03:01 Notes](./01.md)__

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