1 Timothy 3:8-13

New Matthew Bible

⁸ Likewise must deacons be honourable: not double-tongued, not given to much drinking, nor to the love of money, ⁹ but having the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. ¹⁰ And let them first be proved, and then let them minister, if they be found faultless. ¹¹ Even so must their wives be honourable: not evil speakers, but sober and faithful in all things. ¹² Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, and such as rule their children well, and their own households. ¹³ For those who minister well win good standing for themselves, and much trust in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.