5 The reason I left you in Crete was to complete what still needed to be done and to appoint elders in every city, as I myself commanded you.

6 An elder must be blameless. He must be the husband of one wife and have children who are believers and who are not accused of having wild lifestyles or of being rebellious.

7 Because an overseer is God"s administrator, he must be blameless. He must not be arrogant or irritable. He must not drink too much, be a violent person, or use shameful ways to make money.