10. You should test those men first. If you find nothing wrong in them, then they can serve as deacons.
11. In the same way, the women must have the respect of other people. They must not be women who repeat evil gossip about other people. They must have self-control and be women who can be trusted in everything.
12. Deacons must have only one wife. They must be good leaders of their children and their own families.
13. Those who serve well as deacons are making an honorable place for themselves. And they will feel very sure of their faith in Christ Jesus.
14. I hope I can come to you soon. But I am writing these things to you now.
15. Then, even if I cannot come soon, you will know about the things that people must do in the family of God. That family is the church of the living God, the support and foundation of the truth.
16. Without doubt, the secret of our life of worship is great:He was shown to us in a human body,proved right by the Spirit,and seen by angels.He was preached to the nations,believed in by the world,and taken to heaven in glory.