作执事的,也是如此:必须端庄,不一口两舌,不好喝酒,不贪不义之财; (提摩太前书 3:8 和合本) In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. (1 Timothy 3:8 NIV) 要存清洁的良心,固守真道的奥秘。 (提摩太前书 3:9 和合本) They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. (1 Timothy 3:9 NIV) 这等人也要先受试验,若没有可责之处,然后叫他们作执事。 (提摩太前书 3:10 和合本) They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. (1 Timothy 3:10 NIV) 女执事(原文是女人) 也是如此:必须端庄,不说谗言,有节制,凡事忠心。 (提摩太前书 3:11 和合本) In the same way, the women are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything. (1 Timothy 3:11 NIV) 执事只要作一个妇人的丈夫,好好管理儿女和自己的家。 (提摩太前书 3:12 和合本) A deacon must be faithful to his wife and must manage his children and his household well. (1 Timothy 3:12 NIV) 因为善作执事的,自己就得到美好的地步,并且在基督耶稣里的真道上大有胆量。 (提摩太前书 3:13 和合本) Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their fai