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11 [a][The] women likewise must be worthy of respect and serious, not gossipers, but temperate and self-controlled, [thoroughly] trustworthy in all things.

12 Let deacons be the husbands of but one wife, and let them manage [their] children and their own households well.

13 For those who perform well as deacons acquire a good standing for themselves and also gain much confidence and freedom and boldness in the faith which is [founded on and centers] in Christ Jesus.

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  1. 1 Timothy 3:11 Either their wives or the deaconesses, or both.

11 In the same way, the women[a] are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers(A) but temperate(B) and trustworthy in everything.

12 A deacon must be faithful to his wife(C) and must manage his children and his household well.(D) 13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.

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  1. 1 Timothy 3:11 Possibly deacons’ wives or women who are deacons