5. (For if a man knoweth not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
6. Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
7. Moreover, he must have a good report of them who are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
8. Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre,
9. Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
10. And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.
11. Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.