Catholic Public Domain Version
"And these things should be proven first, and then they may minister, being without offense. "
— 1 Timothy 3:10, Catholic Public Domain Version
“And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.”
“And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless. ”
“Let them also first be tested; then let them serve if they are blameless.”
“And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.”
“And let these also first be proved: and so let them minister, having no crime.”
“And let these first be put to the test; then let them become Deacons if there is nothing against them.”
“And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.”
And it is necessary for him also to have good testimony from those who are outside, so that he may not fall into disrepute and the snare of the devil.
Similarly, deacons must be chaste, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not pursuing tainted profit,
holding to the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience.
And these things should be proven first, and then they may minister, being without offense.
Similarly, the women must be chaste, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
Deacons should be the husband of one wife, men who lead their own children and their own houses well.
For those who have ministered well will acquire for themselves a good position, and much confidence in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.