Modern Translations New International VersionThey must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. New Living Translation Before they are appointed as deacons, let them be closely examined. If they pass the test, then let them serve as deacons. English Standard Version And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. Berean Study Bible Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons. New American Standard Bible These men must also first be tested; then have them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. NASB 1995 These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. NASB 1977 And let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. Amplified Bible These men must first be tested; then if they are found to be blameless and beyond reproach [in their Christian lives], let them serve as deacons. Christian Standard Bible They must also be tested first; if they prove blameless, then they can serve as deacons. Holman Christian Standard Bible And they must also be tested first; if they prove blameless, then they can serve as deacons. Contemporary English Version They must first prove themselves. Then if no one has anything against them, they can serve as officers. Good News Translation They should be tested first, and then, if they pass the test, they are to serve. GOD'S WORD® Translation First, a person must be evaluated. Then, if he has a good reputation, he may become a deacon. International Standard Version But they must first be tested. Then, if they prove to be blameless, they may become ministers. NET Bible And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless. Classic Translations King James BibleAnd let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. New King James Version But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless. King James 2000 Bible And let these also first be tested; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. New Heart English Bible Let them also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, if they are blamesless. World English Bible Let them also first be tested; then let them serve if they are blameless. American King James Version And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. American Standard Version And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless. A Faithful Version And let those who meet the qualifications also be proved first; then let them be appointed to serve, if they are found to be blameless. Darby Bible Translation And let these be first proved, then let them minister, being without charge [against them]. English Revised Version And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless. Webster's Bible Translation And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. Early Modern Geneva Bible of 1587And let them first be proued: then let them minister, if they be found blameles. Bishops' Bible of 1568 And let them first be proued, then let them minister, beyng blamelesse. Coverdale Bible of 1535 And let them first be proued, and then let them mynister, yf they be blamelesse. Tyndale Bible of 1526 And let them fyrst be proved and then let them minister yf they be founde fautlesse. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand let these also first be proved, then let them minister, being unblameable. Berean Literal Bible And these also, let them be tested first; then let them serve, being blameless. Young's Literal Translation and let these also first be proved, then let them minister, being unblameable. Smith's Literal Translation And let these also first be tried; then let them perform the office of footman, being blameless. Literal Emphasis Translation And let these be tested first; then let these minister. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd let these also first be proved: and so let them minister, having no crime. Catholic Public Domain Version And these things should be proven first, and then they may minister, being without offense. Translations from Aramaic Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAnd those who are such should be first proved and then let them serve, being without fault. Lamsa Bible Let these first be examined, and then let them minister after they have been found blameless. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd let these also be first proved, then let them become deacons, being blameless. Godbey New Testament And let them also first be proven; then let them minister the office of deacon, being irreproachable. Haweis New Testament And let these also be first proved, and if found blameless, then let them enter on the deacon?s office. Mace New Testament let them be first examin'd, and if they are without reproach, let them enter upon their office. Weymouth New Testament And they must also be well-tried men, and when found to be of unblemished character then let them serve as deacons. Worrell New Testament But let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, being without reproach. Worsley New Testament (And let these also first be proved, then let them take the office of deacons, if they be found blameless.)     |