1 Timothy 3:8-13

New International Version

⁸In the same way, deacons^[a]^(A) are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine,^(B) and not pursuing dishonest gain. ⁹They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.^(C) ¹⁰They must first be tested;^(D) and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.

¹¹In the same way, the women^[b] are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers^(E) but temperate^(F) and trustworthy in everything.

¹²A deacon must be faithful to his wife^(G) and must manage his children and his household well.^(H) ¹³Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.

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Footnotes

1 Timothy 3:8 The word deacons refers here to Christians designated to serve with the overseers/elders of the church in a variety of ways; similarly in verse 12; and in Romans 16:1 and Phil. 1:1.
1 Timothy 3:11 Possibly deacons’ wives or women who are deacons

1 Timothy 3:8-13

International Standard Version

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