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1 Timothy 3:8-13
In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. ...

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  1. Personal Greetings

    I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae.
  2. Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:
  3. Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons

    Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task.
  4. In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain.
  5. They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.
  6. A deacon must be faithful to his wife and must manage his children and his household well.
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6 topical index results for “Deacon”

ELDER » APOCALYPTIC VISION OF » See DEACON
MINISTER, Christian » ORDINATION OF » Of the seven servants (or, deacons; Greek: diakonoi) (Acts 6:5,6)
OFFICER » RELIGIOUS » See DEACON