1 Timothy 3
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1 Timothy 3:8-16

8Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money. 9They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.

11In the same way, the women1 must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things.

12A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household. 13For those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

14Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these things 15in 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.

16By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great:

He appeared2 in the flesh,was vindicated by the Spirit,3was seen by angels,was proclaimed among the nations,was believed in throughout the world,was taken up in glory.
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  1. 1. 1 Timothy 3:11 Or their wives ↩
  2. 2. 1 Timothy 3:16 Literally He who appeared; BYZ and TR God appeared ↩
  3. 3. 1 Timothy 3:16 Or vindicated in spirit ↩

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