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1 Timothy 3:10

New American Standard Bible

10 These men must also first be tested; then have them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach.

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American Standard Version

And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless.

Christian Standard Bible

They must also be tested first; if they prove blameless, then they can serve as deacons.

English Standard Version

And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless.

King James Version

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

New International Version

They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.

New King James Version

But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless.

New Living Translation

Before they are appointed as deacons, let them be closely examined. If they pass the test, then let them serve as deacons.

World English Bible

Let them also first be tested; then let them serve if they are blameless.