10They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.
10They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.
7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil's trap.
8 Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain.
9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.
10 They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.
11 In the same way, their wives are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.
12 A deacon must be the husband of but one wife and must manage his children and his household well.
3:10And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being [found] blameless.
3:10And let these also first be proved: and so let them minister, having no crime.
3:10And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless.
3:10And let these be first proved, then let them minister, being without charge against them.
3:10And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless.
3:10And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.
3:10Let them also first be tested; then let them serve if they are blameless.
3:10and let these also first be proved, then let them minister, being unblameable.
3:10And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.