1 Timothy 3:8-13
Christian Standard Bible
8 Deacons,(A) likewise, should be worthy of respect, not hypocritical, not drinking a lot of wine, not greedy for money, 9 holding the mystery of the faith(B) with a clear conscience.(C) 10 They must also be tested first; if they prove blameless, then they can serve as deacons. 11 Wives,[a](D) likewise, should be worthy of respect, not slanderers, self-controlled,(E) faithful in everything. 12 Deacons are to be husbands of one wife, managing their children and their own households competently. 13 For those who have served well as deacons acquire a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
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- 3:11 Or Women
1 Timothy 3:8-13
Common English Bible
Servants in God’s household
8 In the same way, servants[a] in the church should be dignified, not two-faced, heavy drinkers, or greedy for money. 9 They should hold on to the faith that has been revealed with a clear conscience. 10 They should also be tested and then serve if they are without fault. 11 In the same way, women who are servants[b] in the church should be dignified and not gossip. They should be sober and faithful in everything they do. 12 Servants[c] must be faithful to their spouse and manage their children and their own households well. 13 Those who have served well gain a good standing and considerable confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
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- 1 Timothy 3:8 Or deacons
- 1 Timothy 3:11 Or wives, omit who are servants
- 1 Timothy 3:12 Or deacons
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