11 [a]Women must likewise be dignified, (A)not malicious gossips, but [b](B)temperate, faithful in all things. 12 (C)Deacons must be (D)husbands of one wife, and [c](E)good managers of their children and their own households. 13 For those who have served well as deacons (F)obtain for themselves a [d]high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 3:11 I.e., either deacons’ wives or deaconesses
  2. 1 Timothy 3:11 Or level-headed
  3. 1 Timothy 3:12 Lit managing well
  4. 1 Timothy 3:13 Lit good

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