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
Lexham English Bible
Qualifications for Deacons
8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not insincere, not devoted to much wine, not fond of dishonest gain, 9 holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience, 10 and these also must be tested first; then let them serve if they[a] are above reproach. 11 The wives[b] likewise must be dignified, not slanderous, temperate, faithful in all things. 12 Deacons must be husbands of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. 13 For those who have served well acquire a good standing for themselves, and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
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- 1 Timothy 3:10 Here “if” is supplied as a component of the participle (“are”) which is understood as conditional
- 1 Timothy 3:11 Or “The women”
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