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He must manage his own household well, keeping his children submissive and respectful in every way;
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for if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for God's church?
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He must not be a recent convert, or he may be puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil;
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moreover he must be well thought of by outsiders, or he may fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
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Deacons likewise must be serious, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for gain;
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.