1 Timothy 3:9-11
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9 They must hold on to the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience. 10 They must first be tested; then, when they have been found without reproach, they may serve as deacons. 11 The womenfolk, too, should be serious-minded, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things.
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1 Timothy 3:9-11
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9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.(A) 10 They must first be tested;(B) and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.
11 In the same way, the women[a] are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers(C) but temperate(D) and trustworthy in everything.
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- 1 Timothy 3:11 Possibly deacons’ wives or women who are deacons
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