1 Timothy 3:10

King James 2000

And let these also first be tested; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.

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Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that you may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblamable and unreprovable in his sight:

For they that have used the office of a deacon well gain for themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

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

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

Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep yourself pure.

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but test the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.