Bible verse
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.
1 Timothy 3:13 · BSB
The verses around it, from 1 Timothy 3.
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.
16 By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory.
KJV
For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
ASV
For they that have served well as deacons gain to themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
ERV
For they that have served well as deacons gain to themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
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