⁹ They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.^{(A) 10} They must first be tested;^(B) 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^(C) but temperate^(D) and trustworthy in everything.