1 Timothy 3:7-15

⁷Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.

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 women 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.

— 1 Timothy 3:7-15

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Cross References for 1 Timothy 3:7-15

• 1 Timothy 3:2
• Titus 2:3
• 1 Peter 2:5
• 2 Corinthians 8:21
• Philippians 1:1
• Ephesians 2:21-22
• 1 Timothy 1:19
• 1 Chronicles 22:13
• 2 Timothy 2:26
• Matthew 16:18-19

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