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Selected Verse: 1 Timothy 3:10 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| 1Ti 3:10 |
King James |
And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. |
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| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
"And moreover," &c. [ALFORD].
be proved--not by a period of probation, but by a searching inquiry, conducted by Timothy, the ordaining president (Ti1 5:22), whether they be "blameless"; then when found so, "let them act as deacons."
blameless--Greek, "unexceptionable"; as the result of public investigation unaccused [TITTMANN]. |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
And let these also first be proved - That is, tried or tested in regard to the things which were the proper qualifications for the office. This does not mean that they were to be employed as "preachers," but that they were to undergo a proper trial in regard to their fitness for the office which they were to fill. They were not to be put into it without any opportunity of knowing what they were. It should be ascertained that they were grave, serious, temperate, trustworthy men; men who were sound in the faith, and who would not dishonor the office. It is not said here that there should be a "formal" trial, as if they were candidates for this office; but the meaning is, that they should have had an opportunity of making their character known, and should have gained such respect for their piety, and their other qualifications, that there would be reason to believe that they would perform the functions of the office well. Thus, in Act 6:3, when deacons were first appointed, the church was directed to "look out seven men of honest report," who might be appointed to the office.
Then let them use the office of a deacon - Let them be appointed to this office, and fulfil its duties.
Being found blameless - If nothing can be alleged against their character see the notes on Ti1 3:2. |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
These also (καὶ οὗτοι δὲ)
As well as the Bishops. No mention is made of a proving of the Bishops, but this may be fairly assumed. Comp. not a novice, Ti1 3:6.
Be proved (δοκιμαζέσθωσαν)
Common in Paul; only here in Pastorals. See on Pe1 1:7. Not implying a formal examination, but a reference to the general judgment of the Christian community as to whether they fulfil the conditions detailed in Ti1 3:8. Comp. Ti1 5:22; Ti2 2:2.
Let them use the office of a deacon (διακονείτωσαν)
Much better, let them serve as deacons. In this sense only in the Pastorals. Comp. Ti1 3:13. The verb is very common in N.T.
Being blameless (ἀνέγκλητοι ὄντες)
Rather, unaccused: if no charge be preferred against them. In Paul, Co1 1:8; Col 1:22. Comp. Tit 1:6, Tit 1:7. It is a judicial term. The participle ὄντες signifies provided they are. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| Let these he proved first - Let a trial be made how they believe. Then let them minister - Let them be fixed in that office. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
Let these - be proved - Let them not be young converts, or persons lately brought to the knowledge of the truth. This is the same in spirit with what is required of the bishops, Ti1 3:6.
Let no man be put into an office in the Church till he has given full proof of his sincerity and steadiness, by having been for a considerable time a consistent private member of the Church.
Being found blameless - Ανεγκλητοι οντες· Being irreproachable; persons against whom no evil can be proved. The same as in Ti1 3:2, though a different word is used. See the note on Ti1 3:2. |
22 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;
6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.
22 In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:
8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
22 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.