And he must (A)have a good reputation with (B)those outside the church, so that he will not fall into [a]disgrace and (C)the snare of the devil.

(D)Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not [b]insincere, (E)not prone to drink much wine, (F)not greedy for money, (G)but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 3:7 Or reproach
  2. 1 Timothy 3:8 Or given to double-talk

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