1 Timothy 3:4-10

1. 4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

2. 5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

3. 6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

4. 7 Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

5. 8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

6. 9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

7. 10 And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.

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