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1 Timothy 3:11-13
New King James Version
1 Timothy 3:11-13
New King James Version
11 Likewise, their wives must be reverent, not [a]slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things. 12 Let deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. 13 For those who have served well as deacons (A)obtain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
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- 1 Timothy 3:11 malicious gossips
1 Timothy 3:11-13
New International Version
1 Timothy 3:11-13
New International Version
11 In the same way, the women[a] are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers(A) but temperate(B) and trustworthy in everything.
12 A deacon must be faithful to his wife(C) and must manage his children and his household well.(D) 13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.
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- 1 Timothy 3:11 Possibly deacons’ wives or women who are deacons
1 Timothy 3:11-13
English Standard Version
1 Timothy 3:11-13
English Standard Version
11 (A)Their wives likewise[a] must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, (B)faithful in all things. 12 Let deacons each be (C)the husband of one wife, (D)managing their children and their own households well. 13 For (E)those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
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- 1 Timothy 3:11 Or Wives likewise, or Women likewise
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