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Deacons diakonos, likewise hōsautōs, must be dignified semnos, not gossips dilogos, not addicted polys to wine oinos, not greedy for gain aischrokerdēs, holding echō to the ho mystery mystērion of the ho faith pistis with en a clean katharos conscience syneidēsis. 10 And de they houtos should also kai be tested dokimazō first prōton; then eita let them serve diakoneō if they are found eimi above reproach anenklētos. 11 Wives gynē likewise hōsautōs must be dignified semnos, not slanderers diabolos, clear-minded nēphalios, faithful pistos in en all things pas. 12 Deacons diakonos each should be eimi men anēr of one heis woman gynē, managing proistēmi children teknon and kai · ho their own idios households oikos well kalōs. 13 For gar those ho who serve diakoneō well kalōs are acquiring peripoieō a good kalos standing bathmos for themselves heautou and kai great polys confidence parrēsia in en faith pistis, which ho is in en Christ Christos Jesus Iēsous.

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Deacons,[a] too, must be serious. They must not be two-faced,[b] addicted to wine, or greedy for money. 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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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 3:8 Or Ministers
  2. 1 Timothy 3:8 Lit. double-worded
  3. 1 Timothy 3:10 Or them be deacons
  4. 1 Timothy 3:11 Or Women
  5. 1 Timothy 3:12 Or Ministers
  6. 1 Timothy 3:12 Or devoted to their wives; lit. men of one woman
  7. 1 Timothy 3:13 Or well as deacons
  8. 1 Timothy 3:13 Or Christ