NET Bible
"And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless."
— 1 Timothy 3:10, NET Bible
“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 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 he must be well thought of by those outside the faith, so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil’s trap.
Deacons likewise must be dignified, not two-faced, not given to excessive drinking, not greedy for gain,
holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.
Likewise also their wives must be dignified, not slanderous, temperate, faithful in every respect.
Deacons must be husbands of one wife and good managers of their children and their own households.
For those who have served well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.