1 Timothy 3:10
But let, these also, be proved first, then, let them be ministering, being, unaccusable:
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.
In Context
9Holding the sacred secret of the faith in a pure conscience;
11Wives, in the same way,—dignified, not given to intrigue, sober, faithful in all things.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 1:8Who will also confirm you unto the end, unaccusable in the day of our Lord Jesus [Christ]:
1 Timothy 3:2It is needful, then, for, the overseer, to be irreproachable, a husband, of one wife, sober, of sound mind, orderly, hospitable, apt in teaching,
1 Timothy 3:13For, they who have ministered well, a good degree for themselves, are acquiring, and great freedom of speech in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
Titus 1:6If anyone is unaccusable, a husband of, one wife, having children that believe, who are not charged with riotous excess, nor insubordinate;
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 3:9-14
Qualifications of Deacons. ( a. d. 64.) 8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; 9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. 10 And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. 11 Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. 12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. 13 For they that have used… Read the whole commentary →