1 Timothy 3:10

“And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.”

"And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless." - 1 Timothy 3:10
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What does 1 Timothy 3:10 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Timothy 3:10 in the King James Version (KJV) states, "And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless." This verse is a part of a passage in the New Testament that provides guidance on the qualifications and…

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The Call to Integrity: A Deacon's Journey

**Introduction** The office of a deacon in the church represents a commitment to service, leadership, and a moral compass reflecting Christ’s love. In 1 Timothy 3:10, the Apostle Paul writes, "And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Integrity in Leadership

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in prayer today, I stand in awe of Your greatness and the wisdom found in Your Word. You, who are the Creator of the universe, the Alpha and the Omega, have laid out principles in Scripture that guide our lives. Today, I meditate on the…

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1 Timothy 3:10 - "And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless."
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1 Timothy 5:3 - "Honour widows that are widows indeed."
1 Timothy 3:3 - "Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;"
1 Timothy 3:9 - "Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience."
1 Timothy 2:10 - "But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works."
2 Timothy 3:10 - "But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,"
1 Timothy 2:3 - "For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;"
1 Timothy 3:1 - "This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work."
1 Timothy 3:14 - "These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:"
1 Timothy 3:11 - "Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things."
2 Timothy 3:1 - "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come."
1 Timothy 1:10 - "For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;"
1 Timothy 3:12 - "Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well."
1 Timothy 3:6 - "Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil."
1 Timothy 3:8 - "Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;"
1 Timothy 3:4 - "One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;"
"Honour widows that are widows indeed." - 1 Timothy 5:3
"Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience." - 1 Timothy 3:9
1 Timothy 1:3 - "As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,"
"But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience," - 2 Timothy 3:10
1 Timothy 3:5 - "(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)"
1 Timothy 3:2 - "A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;"
"Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;" - 1 Timothy 3:3
"For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;" - 1 Timothy 2:3
1 Timothy 3:7 - "Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil."
1 Timothy 3:13 - "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."
"But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works." - 1 Timothy 2:10