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And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. |
But let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless. |
And let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. |
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They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. |
And let them also be tried; then, if they turn out to be above reproach, let them serve [as deacons]. |
And these moreover are to be first put to the test for the purpose of being approved if they meet the specifications; then let them be serving as deacons, provided they are unaccused. |
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Let them serve a period of probation first, and only serve as deacons if they prove satisfactory. |
They, too, should first be tested till approved, and then, if they are found above reproach, they should serve as deacons. |
And 2532 let these 3778 also 1161 first 4412 be proved; 1381 then 1534 let them use the office of a deacon, 1247 being 5607 found blameless. 410 |
- No cross references or parallel passage have been cited for this verse.
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