“And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.”
King James Version (KJV)
3:10 Let these he proved first - Let a trial be made how they believe. Then let them minister - Let them be fixed in that office.
1Ti 3:10 Let these also first be proved. Not novices, but men fully tested. Before they use the office of a deacon, their character must be thoroughly examined, and they must be found blameless.
And let these also first be proued; then let them vse the office of a Deacon, being found blamelesse.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And let these first be put to the test; then let them become Deacons if there is nothing against them.
- Basic English Bible
And let these be first proved, then let them minister, being without charge [against them].
- Darby Bible
And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.
- Webster's Bible
And they must also be well-tried men, and when found to be of unblemished character then let them serve as deacons.
- Weymouth Bible
Let them also first be tested; then let them serve if they are blameless.
- World English Bible
But be thei preued first, and mynystre so, hauynge no cryme.
- Wycliffe Bible
and let these also first be proved, then let them minister, being unblameable.
- Youngs Literal Bible