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1 Timothy — the Study Guide
Guard the deposit: Paul's charge-and-deposit letter to Timothy at Ephesus, built around the mystery-of-godliness hymn and the three faithful sayings.

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1 Timothy 3:12
A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.
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1 Timothy 3:8
Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.
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1 Timothy 3:10
Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.
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1 Timothy 3:13
For those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
Verse
Philippians 1:1
Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:

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G1249διάκονος diákonos — an attendant, i.e. (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties)G1247διακονέω diakonéō — to be an attendant, i.e. wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher)

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“shepherd”“Isaiah 53”“Abraham”“covenant”“Psalm 23”“hesed”“Bethlehem”“resurrection”

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