1 Timothy 3:10

New Century Version

Test them first. Then let them serve as deacons if you find nothing wrong in them.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 1:8

Jesus will keep you strong until the end so that there will be no wrong in you on the day our Lord Jesus Christ comes again.

Colossians 1:22

But now God has made you his friends again. He did this through Christ’s death in the body so that he might bring you into God’s presence as people who are holy, with no wrong, and with nothing of which God can judge you guilty.

1 Timothy 3:13

Those who serve well as deacons are making an honorable place for themselves, and they will be very bold in their faith in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 3:2

An overseer must not give people a reason to criticize him, and he must have only one wife. He must be self-controlled, wise, respected by others, ready to welcome guests, and able to teach.

1 Timothy 3:6

But an elder must not be a new believer, or he might be too proud of himself and be judged guilty just as the devil was.

1 Timothy 5:22

Think carefully before you lay your hands on anyone, and don’t share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

1 John 4:1

My dear friends, many false prophets have gone out into the world. So do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see if they are from God.