11In the same way, their wives are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.


In Context

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.

13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.

1st Timothy 3:11 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

3:11Even so [must their] wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

3:11The women in like manner chaste, not slanderers, but sober, faithful in all things.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

3:11Women in like manner must be grave, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:11The women in like manner grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

3:11Women in like manner must be grave, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:11Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:11Their wives in the same way must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

3:11Women — in like manner grave, not false accusers, vigilant, faithful in all things.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

3:11Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.