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# husband of one wife
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An overseer must have only one wife. It is unclear if this excludes men who have been previously widowed or divorced, or never married. 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.
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# He must be moderate, sensible, orderly, and hospitable
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"He must not do anything to excess, must be reasonable and behave well, and must be friendly to strangers"
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