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


In Context

7 Moreover he must have a good testimony of them who are without: lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

8 Deacons in like manner chaste, not double tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre:

9 Holding the mystery of faith in a pure conscience.

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

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

12 Let deacons be the husbands of one wife: who rule well their children, and their own houses.

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 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 Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:10And let these be first proved, then let them minister, being without charge against them.

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.