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He must not be a recent convert, or he may (A)become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil. Moreover, he must be well thought of by (B)outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into (C)a snare of the devil.

Qualifications for Deacons

(D)Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued,[a] (E)not addicted to much wine, (F)not greedy for dishonest gain.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 3:8 Or devious in speech