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1 Timothy 3:8-13
New International Version
1 Timothy 3:8-13
New International Version
8 In the same way, deacons[a](A) are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine,(B) and not pursuing dishonest gain. 9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.(C) 10 They must first be tested;(D) and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.
11 In the same way, the women[b] are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers(E) but temperate(F) and trustworthy in everything.
12 A deacon must be faithful to his wife(G) and must manage his children and his household well.(H) 13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.
Footnotes
- 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.
- 1 Timothy 3:11 Possibly deacons’ wives or women who are deacons
1 Timothy 3:8-13
New Living Translation
1 Timothy 3:8-13
New Living Translation
8 In the same way, deacons must be well respected and have integrity. They must not be heavy drinkers or dishonest with money. 9 They must be committed to the mystery of the faith now revealed and must live with a clear conscience. 10 Before they are appointed as deacons, let them be closely examined. If they pass the test, then let them serve as deacons.
11 In the same way, their wives[a] must be respected and must not slander others. They must exercise self-control and be faithful in everything they do.
12 A deacon must be faithful to his wife, and he must manage his children and household well. 13 Those who do well as deacons will be rewarded with respect from others and will have increased confidence in their faith in Christ Jesus.
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- 3:11 Or the women deacons. The Greek word can be translated women or wives.
1 Timothy 3:8-13
New American Standard Bible
1 Timothy 3:8-13
New American Standard Bible
8 (A)Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not [a]insincere, (B)not prone to drink much wine, (C)not greedy for money, 9 (D)but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 (E)These men must also first be tested; then have them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. 11 [b]Women must likewise be dignified, (F)not malicious gossips, but [c](G)temperate, faithful in all things. 12 (H)Deacons must be (I)husbands of one wife, and [d](J)good managers of their children and their own households. 13 For those who have served well as deacons (K)obtain for themselves a [e]high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
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- 1 Timothy 3:8 Or given to double-talk
- 1 Timothy 3:11 I.e., either deacons’ wives or deaconesses
- 1 Timothy 3:11 Or level-headed
- 1 Timothy 3:12 Lit managing well
- 1 Timothy 3:13 Lit good
1 Timoteo 3:8-13
La Biblia de las Américas
1 Timoteo 3:8-13
La Biblia de las Américas
Requisitos para los diáconos
8 De la misma manera, también los diáconos(A) deben ser dignos, de una sola palabra[a], no dados al mucho vino(B), ni amantes de ganancias deshonestas(C), 9 sino guardando el misterio de la fe(D) con limpia conciencia. 10 Que también estos sean sometidos a prueba primero(E), y si son irreprensibles, que entonces sirvan como diáconos. 11 De igual manera, las mujeres[b] deben ser dignas, no calumniadoras(F), sino sobrias(G), fieles en todo. 12 Que los diáconos(H) sean maridos(I) de una sola mujer, y que gobiernen bien[c](J) sus hijos y sus propias casas. 13 Pues los que han servido bien como diáconos(K) obtienen para sí una posición honrosa[d] y gran confianza en la fe que es en Cristo Jesús.
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- 1 Timoteo 3:8 Lit., no de doble hablar
- 1 Timoteo 3:11 I.e., las diaconisas, o, quizás, las esposas de los diáconos
- 1 Timoteo 3:12 Lit., gobernando bien
- 1 Timoteo 3:13 Lit., una buena posición
1 Timothy 3:8-13
King James Version
1 Timothy 3:8-13
King James Version
8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
10 And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.
11 Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
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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