10 But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless. 11 Likewise, their wives must be reverent, not [a]slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.

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  1. 1 Timothy 3:11 malicious gossips

10 και ουτοι δε δοκιμαζεσθωσαν πρωτον ειτα διακονειτωσαν ανεγκλητοι οντες

11 γυναικας ωσαυτως σεμνας μη διαβολους νηφαλιους πιστας εν πασιν

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10 and let these also first be proved, then let them minister, being unblameable.

11 Women -- in like manner grave, not false accusers, vigilant, faithful in all things.

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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.

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