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
New King James Version
Qualifications of Deacons
8 Likewise deacons must be reverent, not double-tongued, (A)not given to much wine, not greedy for money, 9 holding the [a]mystery of the faith with a pure conscience. 10 But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless. 11 Likewise, their wives must be reverent, not [b]slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things. 12 Let deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. 13 For those who have served well as deacons (B)obtain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
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- 1 Timothy 3:9 hidden truth
- 1 Timothy 3:11 malicious gossips
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