Without controversy, the mystery of godliness is great: God was revealed in the flesh, Justified in the spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the nations, Believed on in the world, And received up in glory.

 There follow two Greek words which describe two great qualities which must characterize the Christian leader. He must be prudent (sophron, G4998) and well-behaved (kosmios, G2887) . 