1 Timothy 3:9-11

New International Reader's Version

⁹ They must hold on to the deep truths of the faith. Even their own minds tell them to do that. ¹⁰ First they must be tested. Then let them serve as deacons if there is nothing against them.

¹¹ In the same way, the women must be worthy of respect. They must not say things that harm others. In anything they do, they must not go too far. They must be worthy of trust in everything.