⁸ Deacons,^[a] too, must be serious. They must not be two-faced,^[b] addicted to wine, or greedy for money. ⁹ They must hold firmly to the secret of the faith with clear consciences. ¹⁰ But they must first be tested. Then, if they prove to be blameless, let them serve in ministry.^{[c] 11} Their wives^[d] must also be serious. They must not be gossips, but instead be stable and trustworthy in everything. ¹² Deacons^[e] must be husbands of one wife^[f] and must manage their children and their families well. ¹³ Those who serve well in ministry^[g] gain an excellent reputation for themselves and will have great assurance by their faith in the Messiah^[h] Jesus.