8In the same way, the deacons must be sincere, worthy of respect, not over- indulging in excess of wine (alcoholic beverages), greedy for filthy lucre (money), 9Holding to the deep truths of the faith with a pure conscience. 10And let these also first be examined; and if found worthy, then let them serve as a deacon. 11In the same way, their wives must be respected, not given to malicious talk, temperate, faithful in all things. 12A deacon must faithful to one wife, managing his own household well, with obedient respectful children. 13Those that have served well as a deacon obtain for themselves a good standing, with great confidence in their faith in Christ Jesus.

14While hoping to come to you shortly, I write these things to you so that, 15If I am delayed long, you may know how you ought to conduct yourselves in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. 16And without question, this is a great mystery from which true godliness springs: that God did, indeed, appear in the flesh, was justified in (vindicated by) the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among and to the nations, believed on in the world, then received (taken up) into glory.