1 Timothy 3:8-13
World English Bible
8 Servants,[a] in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for money, 9 holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. 10 Let them also first be tested; then let them serve[b] if they are blameless. 11 Their wives in the same way must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, and faithful in all things. 12 Let servants[c] be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. 13 For those who have served well[d] gain for themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
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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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