11 [a]Likewise their wives must be honest, not evil speakers, but sober, and faithful in all things.

12 [b]Let the Deacons be the husbands of one wife, and such as can rule their children well, and their own households.

13 For they that have ministered well, get themselves a good [c]decree, and [d]great liberty in the faith, which is in Christ Jesus.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 3:11 Regard must be had also to the Pastors’ and Deacons’ wives.
  2. 1 Timothy 3:12 They that have more wives than one at one time, must neither be called to be ministers, nor to be Deacons.
  3. 1 Timothy 3:13 Honor and estimation.
  4. 1 Timothy 3:13 Bold and assured confidence without fear.

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