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# 1 Timothy 03 General Notes #
#### Structure and formatting ####
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[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.
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#### Special concepts in this chapter ####
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##### 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.
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#### Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter ####
##### Character qualities #####
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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]])
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## Links: ##
* __[1 Timothy 03:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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