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10 Let them also first be tested; then let them serve[a] if they are blameless. 11 Their wives in the same way must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, and faithful in all things. 12 Let servants[b] be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

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  1. 3:10 or, serve as deacons
  2. 3:12 or, deacons

10 They must first be tested;(A) and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.

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

12 A deacon must be faithful to his wife(D) and must manage his children and his household well.(E)

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