1 Timothy 3:10-13
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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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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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