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1 Timothy 3:6-8
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1 Timothy 3:6-8
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6 He may not be a young scholar, lest he swell and fall into the judgment of the evil speaker. 7 He must also be well reported of among those who are outside, lest he fall into rebuke and the snare of the evil speaker.
8 Likewise must deacons be honourable: not double-tongued, not given to much drinking, nor to the love of money,
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1 Timothy 3:6-8
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1 Timothy 3:6-8
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6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited(A) and fall under the same judgment(B) as the devil. 7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders,(C) so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap.(D)
8 In the same way, deacons[a](E) are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine,(F) and not pursuing dishonest gain.
Footnotes
- 1 Timothy 3:8 The word deacons refers here to Christians designated to serve with the overseers/elders of the church in a variety of ways; similarly in verse 12; and in Romans 16:1 and Phil. 1:1.
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