10 (A)These men must also first be tested; then have them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. 11 [a]Women must likewise be dignified, (B)not malicious gossips, but [b](C)temperate, faithful in all things. 12 (D)Deacons must be (E)husbands of one wife, and [c](F)good managers of their children and their own households.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 3:11 I.e., either deacons’ wives or deaconesses
  2. 1 Timothy 3:11 Or level-headed
  3. 1 Timothy 3:12 Lit managing well

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