Passage

Tested before serving

Source and translation

World English Bible, Protestant Edition · Public domain · en

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¹⁰Let them also first be tested; then let them serve if they are blameless.

1 Timothy 3:10World English Bible, Protestant Edition

The scene

The letter asks that those who serve first be tested and serve only if they are blameless.

To understand

The preceding requirements concern their speech, wine, money and a pure conscience. The following verse requires their wives to avoid slander and be temperate and faithful.

A question

What must happen before these people begin serving?