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12 Let the deacons be appointed from those who have not been polygamous, ruling their children and their own households well. 13 For those who minister well earn good recognition for themselves and grow more familiar with the faith of Jesus Christ. 14 These things I write to you, although hoping to come to you shortly, 15 So that if I am delayed, you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. 16 Truly great is this divine mystery of righteousness: it is revealed in the flesh, justi- fied in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached to the Gentiles, believed on in the world, and received up into glory. 1 Timothy 3:12-16, Lamsa Bible. Public domain.
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