Strong's Lexicon Additionally καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. they οὗτοι (houtoi) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 3778: This; he, she, it. must first be tested δοκιμαζέσθωσαν (dokimazesthōsan) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 1381: From dokimos; to test; by implication, to approve. πρῶτον (prōton) Adverb - Superlative Strong's Greek 4412: First, in the first place, before, formerly. Neuter of protos as adverb; firstly. Then, εἶτα (eita) Adverb Strong's Greek 1534: A particle of succession, then, moreover. if they are ὄντες (ontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. above reproach, ἀνέγκλητοι (anenklētoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 410: Irreproachable, blameless. Unaccused, i.e. irreproachable. let them serve as deacons. διακονείτωσαν (diakoneitōsan) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 1247: From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon. Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleAdditionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons. Young's Literal Translation and let these also first be proved, then let them minister, being unblameable. Holman Christian Standard Bible And they must also be tested first; if they prove blameless, then they can serve as deacons. New American Standard Bible These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. King James Bible And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being [found] blameless. Parallel Verses New International Version They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. New Living Translation Before they are appointed as deacons, let them be closely examined. If they pass the test, then let them serve as deacons. English Standard Version And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. New American Standard Bible These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. King James Bible And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. Holman Christian Standard Bible And they must also be tested first; if they prove blameless, then they can serve as deacons. International Standard Version But they must first be tested. Then, if they prove to be blameless, they may become ministers. NET Bible And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless. American Standard Version And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless. English Revised Version And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless. Young's Literal Translation and let these also first be proved, then let them minister, being unblameable. Cross References Colossians 1:22 In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: 1 Timothy 5:22 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. 1 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; 1 Timothy 3:9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. 1 Timothy 3:8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; 1 Timothy 3:7 Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. 1 Timothy 3:11 Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. 1 Timothy 3:12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. 1 Timothy 3:13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. Jump to Previous Blameless Character Deacon Deacons First Found Minister Office Prove Proved Reproach Serve Test Tested Themselves Unblameable Unblemished UseJump to Next Blameless Character Deacon Deacons First Found Minister Office Prove Proved Reproach Serve Test Tested Themselves Unblameable Unblemished UseLinks 1 Timothy 3:10 NIV1 Timothy 3:10 NLT 1 Timothy 3:10 ESV 1 Timothy 3:10 NASB 1 Timothy 3:10 KJV 1 Timothy 3:10 Bible Apps 1 Timothy 3:10 Parallel 1 Timothy 3:10 Biblia Paralela 1 Timothy 3:10 Chinese Bible 1 Timothy 3:10 French Bible 1 Timothy 3:10 German Bible 1 Timothy 3:10 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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