Bible verse
In the same way, the women must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things.
1 Timothy 3:11 · BSB
The verses around it, from 1 Timothy 3.
7 Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.
9 They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
10 Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.
11 In the same way, the women must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things.
12 A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.
13 For those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
14 Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these things
15 in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
KJV
Even so [must their] wives [be] grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
ASV
Women in like manner must be grave, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.
ERV
Women in like manner must be grave, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.
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