Living_Oracles(i)
6 Not a new convert, lest being puffed up with pride, he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
7 Moreover, he must even have a good report from those without, that he may not fall into reproach, and the snare of the devil.
8 The deacons, in like manner, must be grave, not double-tongued, not giving themselves to much wine, not persons who earn money by base methods;
9 holding fast the secret of the faith with a pure conscience.
10 But let those also be first proved: then let them exercise the office of the deacon, being without blame.
11 The women, in like manner, must be grave, not slanderers; but vigilant, faithful in all things.
12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling well their children and their families.
13 For they who have performed the office of a deacon well, procure to themselves an excellent degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.