1 Timothy 3:8-13
Legacy Standard Bible
8 (A)Deacons likewise must be dignified, not [a]double-tongued, (B)not indulging in much wine, (C)not fond of dishonest gain, 9 (D)but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 (E)And these men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. 11 [b]Women must likewise be dignified, (F)not malicious gossips, but (G)temperate, faithful in all things. 12 (H)Deacons must be (I)husbands of only one wife, (J)leading their children and their own households well. 13 For those who have served well as deacons (K)obtain for themselves a [c]high standing and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
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- 1 Timothy 3:8 Or given to double-talk
- 1 Timothy 3:11 Either deacons’ wives or deaconesses
- 1 Timothy 3:13 Lit good
1 Timothy 3:8-13
International Standard Version
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.
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- 1 Timothy 3:8 Or Ministers
- 1 Timothy 3:8 Lit. double-worded
- 1 Timothy 3:10 Or them be deacons
- 1 Timothy 3:11 Or Women
- 1 Timothy 3:12 Or Ministers
- 1 Timothy 3:12 Or devoted to their wives; lit. men of one woman
- 1 Timothy 3:13 Or well as deacons
- 1 Timothy 3:13 Or Christ
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