Philippians 1:1

Greeting

1Paul and Timothy, servants
Or slaves (for the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface)
of Christ Jesus,

To all the bsaints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the coverseers
Or bishops; Greek episkopoi
and edeacons:
Or servants, or ministers; Greek diakonoi


1 Timothy 3:8

Qualifications for Deacons

8 gDeacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued,
Or devious in speech
inot addicted to much wine, jnot greedy for dishonest gain.

1 Timothy 3:12

12Let deacons each be kthe husband of one wife, lmanaging their children and their own households well.
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