1 Timothy 3:10
8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.
11 Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.
- KJV
- And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.
- WEB
- Let them also first be tested; then let them serve if they are blameless.
- ASV
- And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless.
- DARBY
- And let these be first proved, then let them minister, being without charge [against them].
- BLB
- And these also, let them be tested first; then let them serve, being blameless.
- ÅB
- Også disse skal først prøves; deretter skal de tjene i menigheten, om de er ulastelige.
- OTB
- Disse må også først prøves; så kan de tjene som diakoner hvis de finnes ulastelige.
- B1930
- Også disse skal først prøves; derefter skal de tjene i menigheten, om de er ulastelige.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
1 Timothy 5:22
Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.
Read in context1 Timothy 3:13
For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Read in contextTitus 1:6–7
If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.
Read in context1 Timothy 3:6
Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Read in context1 Timothy 3:2
A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
Read in context1 Corinthians 1:8
Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Read in contextActs 6:1–2
And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
Read in context1 John 4:1
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
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