10And let these be first proved, then let them minister, being without charge against them.


In Context

7 But it is necessary that he should have also a good testimony from those without, that he may fall not into reproach and the snare of the devil.

8 Ministers, in like manner, grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not seeking gain by base means,

9 holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

10 And let these be first proved, then let them minister, being without charge against them.

11 The women in like manner grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

12 Let the ministers be husbands of one wife, conducting their children and their own houses well:

1 Timothy 3:10 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

3:10And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being [found] blameless.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

3:10They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

3:10And let these also first be proved: and so let them minister, having no crime.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

3:10And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

3:10And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:10And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:10Let them also first be tested; then let them serve if they are blameless.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

3:10and let these also first be proved, then let them minister, being unblameable.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

3:10And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.