1 Timothy 3:10

New American Bible - revised edition

Moreover, they should be tested first; then, if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 1:8

He will keep you firm to the end, irreproachable on the day of our Lord Jesus [Christ].

Colossians 1:22

he has now reconciled in his fleshly body through his death, to present you holy, without blemish, and irreproachable before him,

1 Timothy 3:13

Thus those who serve well as deacons gain good standing and much confidence in their faith in Christ Jesus. The Mystery of Our Religion.

1 Timothy 3:2

Therefore, a bishop must be irreproachable, married only once, temperate, self-controlled, decent, hospitable, able to teach,

1 Timothy 3:6

He should not be a recent convert, so that he may not become conceited and thus incur the devil’s punishment.

1 Timothy 5:22

Do not lay hands too readily on anyone, and do not share in another’s sins. Keep yourself pure.

1 John 4:1

Beloved, do not trust every spirit but test the spirits to see whether they belong to God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.