6. He must not be newly converted, so that he does not become prideful and fall into the condemnation of the devil.
7. Moreover he must have a good reputation among those who are outsiders, so that he does not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
8. Likewise deacons must be serious, not insincere, not given to much wine, not greedy,
9. keeping the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
10. And let them first be tested; then, being found blameless, let them serve as deacons.
11. Likewise, their wives must be serious, not slanderers, sober, and faithful in all things.
12. Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, managing their children and their own houses well.
13. For those who have served well in the office of deacon purchase for themselves good standing and great boldness in the faith, which is in Christ Jesus.
14. I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you shortly,