1 Timothy 3:10

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

1 Timothy 3:10

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.

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KJV

King James Version

And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being [found] blameless.

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WEB

World English Bible

Let them also first be tested; then let them serve if they are blameless.

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ASV

American Standard Version

And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

And these also, let them be tested first; then let them serve, being blameless.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

1 Timothy 3

⁸ Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.

⁹ They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

¹⁰ Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.

¹¹ In the same way, the women must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things.

¹² A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.

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