Qualifications For a "Visitor" (NWT)
And Quality Description

Alternate Renderings           (NRSV, NAS, NIV)

1)  Desirous of A Fine Work
1 Tim. 3:1; Heb. 10:24; James 3:13 - (impelled to do fine works, to long for or hope for or motivated to do such)

Aspires to office, desires a noble task,

desires a fine work, sets his

heart on being an episkopes

1 Tim. 3:1; Heb. 10:24; James 3:13

2) Irreprehensible, Free from Accusation
1 Tim. 3:1; Titus 1:6 - (above reproach, blameless, exemplary, good, irreproachable, un-blamable)

Above reproach,

blameless

1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:6

3) Moderate in Habits
1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:7 - (Being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme, mild or calm, temperate and certainly not compulsive)

Temperate

1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:7

4) Sound in Mind
1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 2:6 - (mentally stable, rational, a thinker, logical)

Sensible, prudent

1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:7, 8; 2:2

5) Orderly
Galatians 5:22; 1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:8 - (lives a we arranged life, follows respectable patterned life, respects civil authorities of the land)

Respectable, self-controlled, disciplined

Gal. 5:22; 1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:8

6) Hospitable and a Lover of Goodness
Romans 12:9; 1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:8 - (Disposed to treat guests or strangers with warmth and generosity; goes beyond the “call of duty”

to help others. Attitude favorable to growth and development;

able to create a nurturing environment for the flock)

Hospitable,

lover of goodness

Romans 12:9; 1 Tim 3:2; Titus 1:8

7) Qualified to Teach
1 Tim. 3:2  - ([qualified] Having the appropriate qualifications for the office, position, or task. [teach] To impart knowledge or skill, to help one reach out or to achieve a frame of mind open to instruction; to cause to learn by example or experience, to carry on instruction on a regular basis)

Able to teach, apt to teach,

has a firm grasp on the Word of God,

holding fast to the faithful Word of God

1 Tim 3:2; Titus 1:9

8) Not a Drunken Brawler
1 Tim. 3:3; Titus 1:7 - (one who would not make a practice of consuming alcoholic beverages heavily, one who would not be prone to get into fights and/or arguments or having an acute personality change after consuming alcoholic beverages)

Not given to drunkenness,

not addicted to wine

1 Tim 3:3; Titus 1:7

9) Not a Smiter
Romans 12:17; 1 Tim. 3:3 - (To inflict a heavy blow upon someone

using the hand, a tool, or weapon, would not use tongue as a weapon,

would not verbally attack others or do damage or destroy or emotionally harm by words or deeds, and would not be vindictive so as to afflict retribution quickly or be known as one who chastises others routinely)

Not violent,

not pugnacious

Romans 12:17; 1 Tim. 3:3

10) Reasonable, Not Self-willed
1 Tim. 3:3; Titus 1:7, 3:2; James 3:17 - (yielding when bible principle

is not involved, not adamant when it is not absolutely necessary,

not always insistent on having things their own way)

Gentle and

not overbearing

1 Tim 3:3; Titus 3:2; James 3:17

11) Not Belligerent
1 Tim. 3:3; Titus 1:7 - (inclined not to act in a hostile way, not aggressive, combative, contentious, hostile, not given to excessive arguing)

Not quarrelsome, uncontentious,

not quick tempered

1 Tim 3:3; Titus 1:7

12) Not a Lover of Money
1 Tim. 3:3 - (not greedy or motivated by greed or a need to have more money constantly, and not covetness)

Not a lover of money,

not greedy for gain

1 Tim 3:3; Titus 1:7

13) Presides Over Household in Fine Manner (if married)
1 Tim. 3:4; Titus 3:5 - (exercises authority or control over household,

holds the position of authority, makes decisions for the family while being well liked and respected by other family members)

Must manage own household well,

must manage family well

1 Tim 3:4

14) Having Children in Subjection
1 Tim. 3:4; Titus 1:6; Proverbs 22:6 - (having children who are obedient to the family leadership, children who are well-behaved and respectful to adults, cordial and respectful of others, enjoys their service to Jehovah)

Keeping children submissive and

respectful in every way, keeping children

under control with all dignity,

obedient with proper respect

1 Tim. 3:4, 5; Titus 1:6

15) Not Newly Converted
1 Tim. 3:6 - (for fear that he might not get puffed up with pride)

Not a recent or

a new convert

1 Tim. 3:6

16) Fine Testimony From Those on the Outside
1 Tim. 3:7; Titus 1:6 - (totally free from legitimate accusations from unbelievers, highly regarded by outsiders, beyond reproach)

Well thought of by outsiders, has a

good reputation with outsiders, has not

been accused of debauchery, or of dissipation or

rebellion, not open to the charge of

being wild and/or disobedient

1 Tim. 3:7; Titus 1:6

17) Holds Firmly to God’s Word &

Scripturally Refutes Those Who Contradict It
1 Titus 1:9 - (sticks to God’s Word and requirements during difficult times, always relying upon Divine Direction despite opposition or anything presented to the contrary)

Able to preach sound doctrine,

able to refute those who contradict,

encourage others by sound doctrine,

and refute those who oppose it

Titus 1:9

18) Shepherd the Flock of God
1 Peter 5:2; John 21:16; 1 Cor. 11:1 - (always accepting the role of “shepherd” as a honorable one, imitating the MDS as he imitates Jesus as the premier “shepherd” in giving loving care for the sheep)

Tend the flock of God in your care,

Shepherd the flock of God

1 Peter 5:2; John 21:16; 1 Cor. 11:1

19) Shepherd the Flock...Not Under Compulsion

But Willingly, Eagerly
1 Peter 5:2; 2 Cor. 9:7; Romans 12:11 - (doing nothing out of compulsion, for “God loves a cheerful giver,” doing all

things with “eagerness”)

Shepherd the flock...eagerly,

with eagerness, eager to serve

Romans 12:11; 1 Peter 5:2

20) Becoming Examples to the Flock
1 Tim. 4:12; 1 Peter 5:3 - (always setting a good example for others to follow, take the lead, always leads by example, practices and

lives by what they teach others)

Be examples to the flock,

proving to be an excellent example

I Tim. 4:12; 1 Peter 5:3

Qualifications For A “Servant” (NWT)

Alternate Renderings

1) Serious
1 Tim. 3:8 - (Dignified, a person of high principle,

not clownish, would not be a person inclined to take responsibility

lightly, very serious-minded)

Serious, person of dignity,

worthy of respect

1 Tim. 3:8

2) Not Doubled Tongued
1 Tim. 3:8 - (Straightforward in speech, a person whose word can be

trusted, not hypocritical, gossipy, or devious, always

stands behind their word)

Not double-tongued,

very sincere

1 Tim. 3:8

3) Not Giving Themselves to a Lot of Wine
1 Tim. 3:8 - (One who would not over indulge in alcoholic

beverages, no known as a heavy drinker)

Not indulging in too much wine,

not addicted to wine (alcoholic beverages)

1 Tim. 3:8

4) Not Greedy of Dishonest Gain
1 Tim. 3:8 - (Does not engage in cheating, shady practices or fraudulent

practices, an honest person in all activities)

Not greedy for money, not fond of sordid

gain, not perusing dishonest gain

1 Tim. 3:8

5) Holds the Sacred Secret of Faith With Clean Conscience
1 Tim. 3:9 - (does not make a practice of underhanded, clandestine,

hidden activities of sinful conduct, always adheres to high standards

of Godly conduct in private as well as in public)

Holds fast to the mystery of the faith with a

clear conscience, holds deep truths of faith

also with a clear conscience

1 Tim. 3:9

6) Must Be Tested as to Fitness First...Faithful in All Things
1 Tim. 3:10, 11 - (Would demonstrate over a period of time Godly qualities before being appointed to this position, has demonstrated over time to be trustworthy with given assignments in behalf of the flock)

Let them first be tested, must be faithful in all things, and must be trustworthy in everything

1 Tim. 3:10, 11

7) Becoming Examples to the Flock
Romans 12:10; 1 Tim. 3:12 - (person manages household well, children obedient to parents, family is a good example to the flock)

Must manage children and household well,

good managers of their children and households

1 Tim. 3:12

8) Having Great Freeness of Speech
1 Tim. 3:13 -  (Because of setting a fine example before others this person would be able to teach and speak on any topic before the flock,

openly without fear of reprisals or repercussions)

Gain a good standing for themselves and great

boldness in the faith, obtain for themselves a

high standing and great confidence in the faith,

and great assurance in the faith

1 Tim. 3:13