9. holding to the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience.
10. And these things should be proven first, and then they may minister, being without offense.
11. Similarly, the women must be chaste, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
12. Deacons should be the husband of one wife, men who lead their own children and their own houses well.
13. For those who have ministered well will acquire for themselves a good position, and much confidence in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
14. I am writing these things to you, with the hope that I will come to you soon.
15. But, if I am delayed, you should know the manner in which it is necessary to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the Church of the living God, the pillar and the foundation of truth.