1 Timothy 3:10
“And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And let these also first be proved,.... Not that they should be tried in any part of the deacon's office, to see how…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And let these also first be proved - That is, tried or tested in regard to the things which were the proper…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Let these - be proved - Let them not be young converts, or persons lately brought to the knowledge of the truth. This is…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Timothy 3:8-13
We have here the character of deacons: these had the care of the temporal concerns of the church, that is, the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And let these also These, as well as the presbyters, for whom 1Ti 3:7 defines a very searching test. Bp Ellicott s note,…
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