ABU(i)
7 But he must also have a good testimony from those without, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the Devil.
8 Deacons in like manner must be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of gain;
9 holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
10 And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, being without reproach.
11 [Their] wives in like manner must be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
12 Let the deacons be husbands of one wife, presiding well over their children and their own houses.
13 For they that have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
14 These things I write to thee, hoping to come to thee shortly;
15 but if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to conduct thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.