10 They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.

11 In the same way, the women[a] are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.

12 A deacon must be faithful to his wife and must manage his children and his household well.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 3:11 Possibly deacons’ wives or women who are deacons