^8 (A)Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not ^[a]double-tongued, ^[b](B)or addicted to much wine ^[c](C)or fond of sordid gain, ^9 (D)but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. ^10 (E)These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. ^11 [d]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, and ^[e](J)good managers of their children and their own households. ¹³ For those who have served well as deacons ^(K)obtain for themselves a ^[f]high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.