1 Timothy 3:9-11

Christian Standard Bible

⁹ holding the mystery of the faith^(A) with a clear conscience.^{(B) 10} They must also be tested first; if they prove blameless, then they can serve as deacons. ¹¹ Wives,^[a](C) likewise, should be worthy of respect, not slanderers, self-controlled,^(D) faithful in everything.