1 Timothy 3:10
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New International Version (©1984)
They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach.

International Standard Version (©2008)
But they must first be tested. Then, if they prove to be blameless, they may become deacons.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
First, a person must be evaluated. Then, if he has a good reputation, he may become a deacon.

King James Bible
And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.

American King James Version
And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.

American Standard Version
And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless.

Bible in Basic English
And let these first be put to the test; then let them become Deacons if there is nothing against them.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And let these also first be proved: and so let them minister, having no crime.

Darby Bible Translation
And let these be first proved, then let them minister, being without charge against them.

English Revised Version
And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless.

Webster's Bible Translation
And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.

Weymouth New Testament
And they must also be well-tried men, and when found to be of unblemished character then let them serve as deacons.

World English Bible
Let them also first be tested; then let them serve if they are blameless.

Young's Literal Translation
and let these also first be proved, then let them minister, being unblameable.

Geneva Study Bible

And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.

People's New Testament

3:10 Let these also first be proved. Not novices, but men fully tested. Before they

use the office of a deacon, their character must be thoroughly examined, and they must be found blameless.

Wesley's Notes

3:10 Let these he proved first - Let a trial be made how they believe. Then let them minister - Let them be fixed in that office.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

10. "And moreover," &c. [Alford].

be proved-not by a period of probation, but by a searching inquiry, conducted by Timothy, the ordaining president (1Ti 5:22), whether they be "blameless"; then when found so, "let them act as deacons."

blameless-Greek, "unexceptionable"; as the result of public investigation unaccused [Tittmann].

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

3:8-13 The deacons were at first appointed to distribute the charity of the church, and to manage its concerns, yet pastors and evangelists were among them. The deacons had a great trust reposed in them. They must be grave, serious, prudent men. It is not fit that public trusts should be lodged in the hands of any, till they are found fit for the business with which they are to be trusted. All who are related to ministers, must take great care to walk as becomes the gospel of Christ.


1 Timothy 5:22 Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin. (NASB ©1995)

Blameless Character Deacon Deacons First Found Minister Office Prove Proved Reproach Serve Test Tested Themselves Unblameable Unblemished Use


And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.

let these. 6 5:22 1Jo 4:1

use. 13 Ac 6:1,2

being. 2 1Co 1:8 Col 1:22 Tit 1:6,7

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