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11 In the same way, the women[a] must have the respect of other people. They must not be women who repeat evil gossip about other people. They must have self-control and be women who can be trusted in everything.

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  1. 3:11 women This might mean the wives of the deacons, or it might mean women who serve in the same way as deacons.

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.

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