1 Timothy 3:10-13

10First, a person must be evaluated. Then, if he has a good reputation, he may become a deacon.

11Their wives must also be of good character. They must not be gossips, but they must control their tempers and be trustworthy in every way.

12A deacon must have only one wife. Deacons must manage their children and their families well.

13Those deacons who serve well gain an excellent reputation and will have confidence as a result of their faith in Christ Jesus.