The King James Version Bible

1 Timothy 3:5-10

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

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

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

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

  5. Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

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