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overseer
This is another name for the same position of spiritual leadership that Paul referred to as "elder" in 1:6.
a manager of the household of God
Paul speaks of the church as if it were God's household and the overseer as if he were a servant in charge of managing the household. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
not addicted to wine
"not an alcoholic" or "not one who drinks much wine"
not a brawler
"not one who is violent" or "not one who likes to fight"