The apostle did not permit that, and he gives two reasons. It is interesting to note that Eve's sin was primarily that of trying to arrive at a theological conclusion apart from the counsel of her husband. I must confess I have struggled long with this passage. There are three major interpretations of it, and I have been an adherent of all three at one time or another. And certainly other people were not saved by Timothy's obeying the truth.
Salvation here means the solution to a problem.
Deacons and deaconesses are any who do a special task for the whole church, such as teaching Sunday school. Those who represent the church in any outreach ministry are also deacons. And he says three things, first, about the elders. And Paul gives this requirement of purity so as to avoid pride. Third, these men were to be of good repute, to avoid public scandal which would bring the whole ministry of the church into disgrace.