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1 Timothy 3

1 Tim. 3:10 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
let
dokimazo (Greek #1381)
to test (literally or figuratively); by implication, to approve
KJV usage: allow, discern, examine, X like, (ap-)prove, try.
Pronounce: dok-im-ad'-zo
Origin: from 1384
these
houtos (Greek #3778)
the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
KJV usage: he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who.
Pronounce: hoo'-tos
Origin: οὗτοι (hoo'-toy), nominative feminine singular αὕτη (how'-tay), and nominative feminine plural αὕται (how'-tahee) from the article 3588 and 846
also
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
first
proton (Greek #4412)
firstly (in time, place, order, or importance)
KJV usage: before, at the beginning, chiefly (at, at the) first (of all).
Pronounce: pro'-ton
Origin: neuter of 4413 as adverb (with or without 3588)
be proved
dokimazo (Greek #1381)
to test (literally or figuratively); by implication, to approve
KJV usage: allow, discern, examine, X like, (ap-)prove, try.
Pronounce: dok-im-ad'-zo
Origin: from 1384
; then
eita (Greek #1534)
a particle of succession (in time or logical enumeration), then, moreover
KJV usage: after that(-ward), furthermore, then. See also 1899.
Pronounce: i'-tah
Origin: of uncertain affinity
let them use the office of a deacon
diakoneo (Greek #1247)
to be an attendant, i.e. wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a Christian deacon
KJV usage: (ad-)minister (unto), serve, use the office of a deacon.
Pronounce: dee-ak-on-eh'-o
Origin: from 1249
, being
on (Greek #5607)
and the neuter ὄν (on) present participle of 1510; being
KJV usage: be, come, have.
Pronounce: oan
Origin: οὖσα (oo'-sah)
found blameless
anegkletos (Greek #410)
unaccused, i.e. (by implication) irreproachable
KJV usage: blameless.
Pronounce: an-eng'-klay-tos
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of 1458
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Ministry on This Verse

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let these.
1 Tim. 3:6• 6not a novice, that he may not, being inflated, fall into the fault of the devil. (1 Tim. 3:6)
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1 Tim. 5:22• 22Lay hands quickly on no man, nor partake in others' sins. Keep thyself pure. (1 Tim. 5:22)
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1 John 4:1• 1Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, if they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world. (1 John 4:1)
use.
1 Tim. 3:13• 13for those who shall have ministered well obtain for themselves a good degree, and much boldness in faith which is in Christ Jesus. (1 Tim. 3:13)
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Acts 6:1‑2• 1But in those days, the disciples multiplying in number, there arose a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews because their widows were overlooked in the daily ministration.
 2And the twelve, having called the multitude of the disciples to them, said, It is not right that we, leaving the word of God, should serve tables. (Acts 6:1‑2)
being.
1 Tim. 3:2• 2The overseer then must be irreproachable, husband of one wife, sober, discreet, decorous, hospitable, apt to teach; (1 Tim. 3:2)
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1 Cor. 1:8• 8who shall also confirm you to the end, unimpeachable in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Cor. 1:8)
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Col. 1:22• 22in the body of his flesh through death; to present you holy and unblamable and irreproachable before it, (Col. 1:22)
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Titus 1:6‑7• 6if any one be free from all charge against him, husband of one wife, having believing children not accused of excess or unruly.
 7For the overseer must be free from all charge against him as God's steward; not headstrong, not passionate, not disorderly through wine, not a striker, not seeking gain by base means; (Titus 1:6‑7)
• Proving them first might bring out their unfitness for the work, for there are many saints even, who cannot bear a little brief authority, and that which outwardly raises such soon exposes to moral degradation. (“On 1 Timothy 3:8-13” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And let these be first proved, then let them ministerk, being without charge against them.

JND Translation Notes

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Diakoneo, to serve, as servants or deacons.

W. Kelly Translation

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And let these also be first proved, then let them serve as deacons, being blameless.