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監督也必須在教外有好名聲,恐怕被人毀謗,落在魔鬼的網羅裡。

論執事當如何為人

做執事的也是如此,必須端莊,不一口兩舌,不好喝酒,不貪不義之財; 要存清潔的良心,固守真道的奧祕。

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做监督的在教会以外也必须有好名声,以免被人指责,陷入魔鬼的圈套。

同样,做执事的也要品行端正,说话诚实,不好酒,不贪财, 要存着清洁的良心持守奥妙的真道。

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He must also have a good reputation with outsiders,(A) so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap.(B)

In the same way, deacons[a](C) are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine,(D) and not pursuing dishonest gain. They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 3:8 The word deacons refers here to Christians designated to serve with the overseers/elders of the church in a variety of ways; similarly in verse 12; and in Romans 16:1 and Phil. 1:1.