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12 Let deacons be the husband of one wife, and let them manage their children and their households well; 13 for those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

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

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

13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

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