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1 Timothy 3:11
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1 Timothy 3:11
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In the same way, the women
[a]
are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.
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1 Timothy 3:11 in Other Translations
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Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
ESV
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Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things.
NLT
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In the same way, their wives must be respected and must not slander others. They must exercise self-control and be faithful in everything they do.
MSG
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No exceptions are to be made for women - same qualifications: serious, dependable, not sharp-tongued, not overfond of wine.
CSB
11
Wives, too, must be worthy of respect, not slanderers, self-controlled, faithful in everything.
1 Timothy 3:11 In-Context
9
They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.
10
They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.
11
In the same way, the women are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.
12
A deacon must be faithful to his wife and must manage his children and his household well.
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Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.
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1.
2 Timothy 3:3
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Titus 2:3
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ver 2
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[a].
Possibly deacons’ wives or women who are deacons
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