1 Timothy 3:8-13
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i Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, j not addicted to much wine, k not greedy for dishonest gain.
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They must l hold the mystery of the faith with m a clear conscience.
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And n let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless.
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o Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, p faithful in all things.
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Let deacons each be q the husband of one wife, q managing their children and their own households well.
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For r those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
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Philippians 1:1
Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons:
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1 Timothy 5:23
(No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.)
Titus 2:3
Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good.
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Titus 1:7
For an overseer, as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain.
1 Peter 5:2
Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly.
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1 Timothy 1:19
Holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith.
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Acts 23:1
And looking intently at the council, Paul said, "Brothers, I have lived my life before God in all good conscience up to this day.
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1 Timothy 5:22
Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, nor take part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.
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Titus 2:3
Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good.
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Titus 2:10
Not pilfering, but showing all good faith, so that in everything they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior.
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1 Timothy 3:2
Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach.
1 Timothy 3:4
He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive.
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1 Timothy 3:2
Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach.
1 Timothy 3:4
He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive.
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Matthew 25:21
His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.
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