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Ministers, in the same way, - dignified, not double-tongued, not, to much wine, given, not greedy of base gain,

Holding the sacred secret of the faith in a pure conscience;

But let, these also, be proved first, then, let them be ministering, being, unaccusable:

Wives, in the same way, - dignified, not given to intrigue, sober, faithful in all things.

Let, ministers, be husbands of, one wife, over children, presiding, well, and over their own houses;

For, 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.