1 Timothy 3:10–11
1 Timothy 3:10–11 — The New International Version (NIV)
10 They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.
11 In the same way, the women are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.
1 Timothy 3:10–11 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
10 And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. 11 Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
1 Timothy 3:10–11 — New Living Translation (NLT)
10 Before they are appointed as deacons, let them be closely examined. If they pass the test, then let them serve as deacons.
11 In the same way, their wives must be respected and must not slander others. They must exercise self-control and be faithful in everything they do.
1 Timothy 3:10–11 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
10 But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless. 11 Likewise, their wives must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.
1 Timothy 3:10–11 — New Century Version (NCV)
10 Test them first. Then let them serve as deacons if you find nothing wrong in them. 11 In the same way, women must be respected by others. They must not speak evil of others. They must be self-controlled and trustworthy in everything.
1 Timothy 3:10–11 — American Standard Version (ASV)
10 And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless. 11 Women in like manner must be grave, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.
1 Timothy 3:10–11 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
10 And let these be first proved, then let them minister, being without charge against them. 11 The women in like manner grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
1 Timothy 3:10–11 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
10 First, a person must be evaluated. Then, if he has a good reputation, he may become a deacon.
11 Their wives must also be of good character. They must not be gossips, but they must control their tempers and be trustworthy in every way.
1 Timothy 3:10–11 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
10 And they must also be tested first; if they prove blameless, then they can serve as deacons. 11 Wives, too, must be worthy of respect, not slanderers, self-controlled, faithful in everything.
1 Timothy 3:10–11 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
10 And let them first be tested; then, if they prove themselves blameless, let them serve as deacons. 11 Women likewise must be serious, not slanderers, but temperate, faithful in all things.
1 Timothy 3:10–11 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
10 and these also must be tested first; then let them serve if they are above reproach. 11 The wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderous, temperate, faithful in all things.
1 Timothy 3:10–11 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
10 First they must be tested. Then let them serve as deacons if there is nothing against them.
11 In the same way, their wives must be worthy of respect. They must not say things that harm others. In anything they do, they must not go too far. They must be worthy of trust in everything.
1 Timothy 3:10–11 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)
10 These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach.
11 Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things.