1 Timothy
1 Timothy 3:10
10Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.
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| English | Greek | Sounds like | Grammar | Word study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additionally | καὶ | kai | Conjunction | G2532 and, even, also, namely |
| they | οὗτοι | houtoi | Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural | G3778 this, he, she, it |
| must first be tested | δοκιμαζέσθωσαν | dokimazesthōsan | Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural | G1381 I put to the test, prove, examine |
| Then | εἶτα | eita | Adverb | G1534 then, thereafter, next |
| if they are | ὄντες | ontes | Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural | G1510 I am, exist |
| above reproach | ἀνέγκλητοι | anenklētoi | Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural | G410 irreproachable, blameless |
| let them serve as deacons | διακονείτωσαν | diakoneitōsan | Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Plural | G1247 I wait at table, serve |
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1 Timothy 5:22 · 1 Timothy 3:13 · Titus 1:6–7
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Scripture text: Berean Standard Bible.