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1 Timothy 3
⁴ He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity
⁵ (but if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?),
⁶ and not a new convert, so that he will not become conceited and fall into the condemnation incurred by the devil.
⁷ And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
⁸ Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain,
⁹ but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
¹⁰ These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach.
¹¹ Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things.
¹² Deacons must be husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households.
¹³ For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
¹⁴ I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long;