11 [a]Women must likewise be dignified, (A)not malicious gossips, but (B)temperate, faithful in all things. 12 (C)Deacons must be (D)husbands of only one wife, and [b](E)good managers of their children and their own households. 13 For those who have served well as deacons (F)obtain for themselves a [c]high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

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  1. 1 Timothy 3:11 I.e. either deacons’ wives or deaconesses
  2. 1 Timothy 3:12 Lit managing well
  3. 1 Timothy 3:13 Lit good

11 In the same way, the women[a] are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers(A) but temperate(B) and trustworthy in everything.

12 A deacon must be faithful to his wife(C) and must manage his children and his household well.(D) 13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.

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  1. 1 Timothy 3:11 Possibly deacons’ wives or women who are deacons