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11 Their wives[a] must also be serious. They must not be gossips, but instead be stable and trustworthy in everything. 12 Deacons[b] must be husbands of one wife[c] and must manage their children and their families well. 13 Those who serve well in ministry[d] gain an excellent reputation for themselves and will have great assurance by their faith in the Messiah[e] Jesus.

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  1. 1 Timothy 3:11 Or Women
  2. 1 Timothy 3:12 Or Ministers
  3. 1 Timothy 3:12 Or devoted to their wives; lit. men of one woman
  4. 1 Timothy 3:13 Or well as deacons
  5. 1 Timothy 3:13 Or Christ