1 Timothy 3:10

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

They must first prove themselves. Then if no one has anything against them, they can serve as officers.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 1:8

And until the day Christ does return, he will keep you completely innocent.

Colossians 1:22

But his Son became a human and died. So God made peace with you, and now he lets you stand in his presence as people who are holy and faultless and innocent.

1 Timothy 3:13

Those who serve well as officers will earn a good reputation and will be highly respected for their faith in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 3:2

That's why officials must have a good reputation and be faithful in marriage. They must be self-controlled, sensible, well-behaved, friendly to strangers, and able to teach.

1 Timothy 3:6

They must not be new followers of the Lord. If they are, they might become proud and be doomed along with the devil.

1 Timothy 5:22

Don't be too quick to accept people into the service of the Lord by placing your hands on them. Don't sin because others do, but stay close to God.

1 John 4:1

Dear friends, don't believe everyone who claims to have the Spirit of God. Test them all to find out if they really do come from God. Many false prophets have already gone out into the world,