1 Timothy 3:10

KJV1611 – Modern English

And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless.

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  • 1 Tim 5:22 : 22 Do not lay hands hastily on anyone, nor share in other people's sins; keep yourself pure.
  • Titus 1:6-7 : 6 If anyone is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination. 7 For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God; not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money;
  • 1 John 4:1 : 1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
  • Acts 6:1-2 : 1 In those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a complaint by the Greeks against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. 2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples to them and said, It is not right that we should leave the word of God to serve tables.
  • 1 Cor 1:8 : 8 Who shall also confirm you to the end, that you may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  • 1 Tim 3:2 : 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
  • 1 Tim 3:6 : 6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
  • 1 Tim 3:13 : 13 For those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
  • Col 1:22 : 22 In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and blameless and irreproachable in his sight:

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  • 1 Tim 3:11-13
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    11In the same way, their wives must be dignified, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

    12Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

    13For those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

  • 1 Tim 3:5-9
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    5For if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?

    6Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

    7Moreover, he must have a good reputation with those outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

    8Likewise, the deacons must be dignified, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain;

    9Holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

  • Titus 1:6-8
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    6If anyone is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination.

    7For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God; not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money;

    8But hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled;

  • 1 Tim 3:1-3
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    1This is a true saying: If a man desires the office of a bishop, he desires a good work.

    2A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

    3Not given to wine, not a striker, not greedy for dishonest gain; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

  • 1 Tim 5:7
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    7And these things command, that they may be blameless.

  • 1 Cor 4:2
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    2Moreover, it is required in stewards that a man be found faithful.

  • Titus 2:1-8
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    1But speak the things that are fitting for sound doctrine:

    2That the older men be sober, dignified, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience.

    3The older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not addicted to much wine, teachers of good things;

    4That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,

    5To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed.

    6Likewise exhort the young men to be sober-minded.

    7In all things showing yourself a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, dignity, sincerity,

    8Sound speech that cannot be condemned; that he who is of the opposite side may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.

  • Acts 6:3
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    3Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this duty.

  • 2 Cor 6:3
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    3Giving no offense in anything, that the ministry may not be blamed:

  • Titus 2:10
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    10Not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.

  • Phil 1:10
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    10So that you may approve things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense until the day of Christ;

  • 2 Pet 3:14
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    14Therefore, beloved, seeing that you look for such things, be diligent that you may be found by him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

  • 1 Tim 5:16-17
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    16If any man or woman who believes has widows, let them relieve them, and do not let the church be burdened, so that it may relieve those who are truly widows.

    17Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.

  • 1 Tim 5:9-10
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    9Do not let a widow be taken into the number under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,

    10Well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.

  • 2 Tim 2:21
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    21Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.

  • Eph 5:10
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    10Finding out what is acceptable to the Lord.

  • Titus 3:8
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    8This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

  • 1 Tim 6:1
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    1Let as many servants as are under the yoke consider their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and His doctrine be not blasphemed.

  • 2 Cor 8:20-21
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    20Avoiding this, that anyone should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us;

    21Providing honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

  • 1 Tim 4:12
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    12Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers, in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

  • 1 Thess 2:10
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    10You are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and blamelessly we behaved ourselves among you who believe:

  • Titus 3:1
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    1Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,

  • 2 Tim 2:15
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    15Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

  • Phil 2:15
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    15That you may be blameless and harmless, children of God, without fault, in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world;

  • 1 Tim 2:10
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    10But what is proper for women professing godliness, with good works.

  • 3 John 1:6
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    6They have borne witness of your charity before the church: whom if you bring forward on their journey in a godly manner, you will do well:

  • 1 Cor 1:8
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    8Who shall also confirm you to the end, that you may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 1 Thess 5:13
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    13And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

  • 1 Tim 5:3
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    3Honor widows who are truly widows.

  • Titus 2:15
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    15Speak these things, and exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.