Compare Translations for 1 Timothy 3:10

10 And they must also be tested first; if they prove blameless, then they can serve as deacons.
10 And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless.
10 And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.
10 Let them prove themselves first. If they show they can do it, take them on.
10 These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach.
10 They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.
10 But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless.
10 Before they are appointed as deacons, let them be closely examined. If they pass the test, then let them serve as deacons.
10 And let them first be tested; then, if they prove themselves blameless, let them serve as deacons.
10 And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless.
10 And let these first be put to the test; then let them become Deacons if there is nothing against them.
10 They should also be tested and then serve if they are without fault.
10 They should also be tested and then serve if they are without fault.
10 And first, let them be tested; then, if they prove themselves blameless, let them be appointed shammashim.
10 And let these be first proved, then let them minister, being without charge [against them].
10 They should be tested first, and then, if they pass the test, they are to serve.
10 They should be tested first, and then, if they pass the test, they are to serve.
10 First, a person must be evaluated. Then, if he has a good reputation, he may become a deacon.
10 Let them also first be tested; then let them serve as shammashim, if they are blameless.
10 And let these also first be proved; then let them minister, if they are blameless.
10 And let these also first be proved ; then let them use the office of a deacon , being found blameless.
10 and these also must be tested first; then let them serve [if they] are above reproach.
10 Test them first. Then let them serve as deacons if you find nothing wrong in them.
10 First they must be tested. Then let them serve as deacons if there is nothing against them.
10 And let them first be tested; then, if they prove themselves blameless, let them serve as deacons.
10 And let these also first be proved: and so let them minister, having no crime.
10 And let them also be tested first; then if they prove themselves blameless let them serve as deacons.
10 And let them also be tested first; then if they prove themselves blameless let them serve as deacons.
10 καὶ οὗτοι δὲ δοκιμαζέσθωσαν πρῶτον, εἶτα διακονείτωσαν ἀνέγκλητοι ὄντες.
10 And let these also first be proved; then, being found blameless, let them make use of the office of a deacon.
10 And let these also first be proved; then, being found blameless, let them make use of the office of a deacon.
10 And let them fyrst be proved and then let them minister yf they be founde fautlesse.
10 et hii autem probentur primum et sic ministrent nullum crimen habentes
10 et hii autem probentur primum et sic ministrent nullum crimen habentes
10 And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being [found] blameless.
10 Let them also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, if they are blameless.
10 And they must also be well-tried men, and when found to be of unblemished character then let them serve as deacons.
10 But be they proved first, and minister they so, having no crime. [And forsooth be they proved first, that they minister so, having no crime, or great sin.]
10 and let these also first be proved, then let them minister, being unblameable.

1 Timothy 3:10 Commentaries