Parallel Verses New International Version They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. King James Bible And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. Darby Bible Translation And let these be first proved, then let them minister, being without charge [against them]. World English Bible Let them also first be tested; then let them serve if they are blameless. Young's Literal Translation and let these also first be proved, then let them minister, being unblameable. 1 Timothy 3:10 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleLet these - be proved - Let them not be young converts, or persons lately brought to the knowledge of the truth. This is the same in spirit with what is required of the bishops, 1 Timothy 3:6. Let no man be put into an office in the Church till he has given full proof of his sincerity and steadiness, by having been for a considerable time a consistent private member of the Church. Being found blameless - Ανεγκλητοι οντες· Being irreproachable; persons against whom no evil can be proved. The same as in 1 Timothy 3:2, though a different word is used. See the note on 1 Timothy 3:2. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge let these. 1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God... use. being. Library Christ's Humiliation in his Incarnation'Great is the mystery of godliness, God manifest in the flesh.' I Tim 3:16. Q-xxvii: WHEREIN DID CHRIST'S HUMILIATION CONSIST? A: In his being born, and that in a low condition, made under the law, undergoing the miseries of this life, the wrath of God, and the cursed death of the cross. Christ's humiliation consisted in his incarnation, his taking flesh, and being born. It was real flesh that Christ took; not the image of a body (as the Manichees erroneously held), but a true body; therefore he … Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity Since Our Pious and Christian Emperor Has Addressed this Holy and Ecumenical Council... Of the Unity of the Godhead and the Trinity of Persons Of the Practice of Piety in Fasting. Cross References Colossians 1:22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation-- 1 Timothy 5:22 Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure. Jump to Previous Blameless Character Deacon Deacons First Found Minister Office Prove Proved Reproach Serve Test Tested Themselves Unblameable Unblemished UseJump to Next Blameless Character Deacon Deacons First Found Minister Office Prove Proved Reproach Serve Test Tested Themselves Unblameable Unblemished UseLinks 1 Timothy 3:10 NIV1 Timothy 3:10 NLT 1 Timothy 3:10 ESV 1 Timothy 3:10 NASB 1 Timothy 3:10 KJV 1 Timothy 3:10 Bible Apps 1 Timothy 3:10 Biblia Paralela 1 Timothy 3:10 Chinese Bible 1 Timothy 3:10 French Bible 1 Timothy 3:10 German Bible 1 Timothy 3:10 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |