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<A name="7"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/1_timothy/3-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil. <A name="8"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/1_timothy/3-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil. <A name="9"></a><p class="hdg">Qualifications for Deacons<br /><span class="cross">(<a href ="../acts/6.htm">Acts 6:1–7</a>)</span><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/1_timothy/3-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money. <A name="10"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/1_timothy/3-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. <A name="11"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/1_timothy/3-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons. <A name="12"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/1_timothy/3-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>In the same way, the women<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">b</a></span> must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things. <A name="13"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/1_timothy/3-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household. <A name="14"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/1_timothy/3-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>For those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. <A name="15"></a><p class="hdg">The Mystery of Godliness<p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/1_timothy/3-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these things <A name="16"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/1_timothy/3-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/1_timothy/3-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: <p class="indent1stline"> He appeared<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">c</a></span> in the flesh, <p class="indent2"> was vindicated by the Spirit,<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">d</a></span> <p class="indent1"> was seen by angels, <p class="indent2"> was proclaimed among the nations, <p class="indent1"> was believed in throughout the world, <p class="indent2"> was taken up in glory.</p><A name="fn"></a><div id="fnlink"><br /><br /><b>Footnotes:</b><br><br><span class="fnverse">2</span> <span class="footnotesbot">a</span> Or <i>faithful to his wife</i><span class="thin"> </span>; also in verse 12<br><span class="fnverse">11</span> <span class="footnotesbot">b</span> Or <i>their wives</i><span class="thin"> </span><br><span class="fnverse">16</span> <span class="footnotesbot">c</span> Literally <i>He who appeared</i><span class="thin"> </span>; BYZ and TR <i>God appeared</i><span class="thin"> </span><br><span class="fnverse">16</span> <span class="footnotesbot">d</span> Or <i>vindicated in spirit</i><span class="thin"> </span><br><br /></div><br /></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">The Berean Bible (<a href=http://berean.bible>www.Berean.Bible</a>) <a href=http://bereanbible.com>Berean Study Bible (BSB)</a> © 2016, 2020 by <a href=http://biblehub.com>Bible Hub</a> and <a href=http://berean.bible>Berean.Bible</a>. 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