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1 Timothy 3:10
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And first, let them be tested; then, if they prove themselves blameless, let them be appointed shammashim.
And let these be first proved, then let them minister, being without charge [against them].
Let them also first be tested; then let them serve as shammashim, if they are blameless.
But they must first be tested. Then, if they prove to be blameless, they may become deacons.
And these are to be proved first, and then to minister, being without blame.
And let them be first tried, and then let them serve, if they are without blame.
And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless.
And let these first be put to the test; then let them become Deacons if there is nothing against them.
And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless.
And let them first be proued: then let them minister, if they be found blameles.
Let these first be examined, and then let them minister after they have been found blameless.
And let them first be proued, then let them minister, beyng blamelesse.
And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless.
Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.
And let them first be tested; then, if they prove themselves blameless, let them serve as deacons.
And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.
Let them also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, if they are blameless.
then let them minister, being found blameless.
These men must first be tested; then if they are found to be blameless and beyond reproach [in their Christian lives], let them serve as deacons.
And let these also first be proued; then let them vse the office of a Deacon, being found blamelesse.
And let them first be proued, and then let them mynister, yf they be blamelesse.
let them be first examin'd, and if they are without reproach, let them enter upon their office.
They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.
Test them first. Then let them serve as deacons if you find nothing wrong in them.
And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.
These men must also first be tested; then have them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach.
They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.
But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless.
and these also must be tested first; then let them serve if they are above reproach.
And also let these be tested first, then let them serve, being without reproach.
And let these also first be proved; then let them serve, if they are blameless.
And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being [found] blameless.
But let, these also, be proved first, then, let them be ministering, being, unaccusable:
And let these also first be proved: and so let them minister, having no crime.
And let them also be tested first; then if they prove themselves blameless let them serve as deacons.
And let them fyrst be proved and then let them minister yf they be founde fautlesse.
They must first be tested to see if they are ready for the work as church helpers. Then if they do well, they may be chosen as church helpers.
They must first prove themselves. Then if no one has anything against them, they can serve as officers.
They should be tested first, and then, if they pass the test, they are to serve.
And they must also be tested first; if they prove blameless, then they can serve as deacons.
You should test them first. Then, if you find that they have done nothing wrong, they can be special servants.
And they must also be well-tried men, and when found to be of unblemished character then let them serve as deacons.
But be thei preued first, and mynystre so, hauynge no cryme.
and let these also first be proved, then let them minister, being unblameable.
Only choose those who have proven they can ride the rough string and make hard decisions. If they practice what they preach, then let them be a jigger boss.
These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
let these: 1 Timothy 3:6, 1 Timothy 5:22, 1 John 4:1
use: 1 Timothy 3:13, Acts 6:1, Acts 6:2
being: 1 Timothy 3:2, 1 Corinthians 1:8, Colossians 1:22, Titus 1:6, Titus 1:7
Reciprocal: Nehemiah 13:13 - counted Acts 6:3 - honest Romans 16:10 - approved Philippians 1:1 - and deacons Philippians 2:15 - blameless
Cross-References
Now the man and his wife were both naked, but they felt no shame.
At that moment their eyes were opened, and they suddenly felt shame at their nakedness. So they sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves.
And to the man he said, "Since you listened to your wife and ate from the tree whose fruit I commanded you not to eat, the ground is cursed because of you. All your life you will struggle to scratch a living from it.
It will grow thorns and thistles for you, though you will eat of its grains.
I am the God of your father—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob." When Moses heard this, he covered his face because he was afraid to look at God.
Moses saw that Aaron had let the people get completely out of control, much to the amusement of their enemies.
No wonder I am so terrified in his presence. When I think of it, terror grips me.
I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations.
The sinners in Jerusalem shake with fear. Terror seizes the godless. "Who can live with this devouring fire?" they cry. "Who can survive this all-consuming fire?"
You will be naked and burdened with shame. I will take vengeance against you without pity."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And let these also first be proved,.... Not that they should be tried in any part of the deacon's office, to see how capable they are of performing it; but their internal and external characters are to be looked into and examined, and if they appear, to be right, then they are to be approved of, chosen and called unto, and invested with the office:
then let them use the office of a deacon; let them be employed and minister in the several parts and branches of that office:
being found blameless; not without sin, but free from any gross and enormous one; not before God, but in the sight of men;
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Barnes' Notes on the Bible
And let these also first be proved - That is, tried or tested in regard to the things which were the proper qualifications for the office. This does not mean that they were to be employed as “preachers,” but that they were to undergo a proper trial in regard to their fitness for the office which they were to fill. They were not to be put into it without any opportunity of knowing what they were. It should be ascertained that they were grave, serious, temperate, trustworthy men; men who were sound in the faith, and who would not dishonor the office. It is not said here that there should be a “formal” trial, as if they were candidates for this office; but the meaning is, that they should have had an opportunity of making their character known, and should have gained such respect for their piety, and their other qualifications, that there would be reason to believe that they would perform the functions of the office well. Thus, in Acts 6:3, when deacons were first appointed, the church was directed to “look out seven men of honest report,” who might be appointed to the office.
Then let them use the office of a deacon - Let them be appointed to this office, and fulfil its duties.
Being found blameless - If nothing can be alleged against their character see the notes on 1 Timothy 3:2.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 10. Let these - be proved — Let them not be young converts, or persons lately brought to the knowledge of the truth. This is the same in spirit with what is required of the bishops, 1 Timothy 3:6.
Let no man be put into an office in the Church till he has given full proof of his sincerity and steadiness, by having been for a considerable time a consistent private member of the Church.
Being found blameless. — ανεγκλητοι οντες. Being irreproachable; persons against whom no evil can be proved. The same as in 1 Timothy 3:2, though a different word is used. See the note there.
