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And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless.
And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless.
And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.
These men must also first be tested; then have them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach.
They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.
But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless.
Before they are appointed as deacons, let them be closely examined. If they pass the test, then let them serve as deacons.
Let them also first be tested; then let them serve if they are blameless.