1 Timothy 3:10
1 Timothy 3:10
“And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Deacons should first be tested, then serve if found blameless.
What Does 1 Timothy 3:10 Mean?
Paul calls for a season of testing before anyone serves as a deacon. Character should be observed over time, not assumed.
Only those found blameless are to take up the work. This patient proving protects the church and honors the office, ensuring that those who serve have shown themselves trustworthy before they are entrusted with responsibility.
In the Original Language
dokimazo (δοκιμάζω), 'proved' -- to test and approve after examination.