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1 Timothy 3:9-11
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9 They must (A)hold the mystery of the faith with (B)a clear conscience. 10 And (C)let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. 11 (D)Their wives likewise[a] must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, (E)faithful in all things.

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  1. 1 Timothy 3:11 Or Wives likewise, or Women likewise
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1 Timothy 3:9-11
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9 (A)but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 (B)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, (C)not malicious gossips, but [b](D)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
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