en_tn/1ti/03/01.md

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  • husband of one wife - A man must have only one wife. It is unclear if this excludes men who have been previously widowed or divorced, or never married.
  • moderate - "does nothing to excess"
  • sensible - "one who thinks in wise ways" or “one who uses sound judgment” or “reasonable” or “rational” or “intelligent”
  • orderly - "behaves well"
  • hospitable - "welcomes strangers"
  • not addicted to wine - "not a drunkard" or "not drinking too much wine"
  • not a brawler - "not someone who likes to fight and argue"
  • lover of money - can be a person who steals either directly or through fraud. It can also be someone who works honestly to gain money but does not care properly for other people.
  • a good work - "an honorable work"