1 Timothy 3:10 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

and let these also first be proved, then let them minister, being unblameable.

English ASV

And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless.

English Amplified

And let them also be tried and investigated and proved first; then, if they turn out to be above reproach, let them serve [as deacons].

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

And let them also be tried and investigated and proved first; then, if they turn out to be above reproach, let them serve [as deacons].

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

They must also be tested first; if they prove blameless, then they can serve as deacons.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

And let these be first proved, then let them minister, being without charge [against them].

English EASY 2024

Before anyone becomes a deacon, you must first test their character. If they are good enough, then let them serve God as deacons.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

You should test them first. Then, if you find that they have done nothing wrong, they can be special servants.

And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

They should be tested first, and then, if they pass the test, they are to serve.

English God's Word - GW 1995

First, a person must be evaluated. Then, if he has a good reputation, he may become a deacon.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

And they must also be tested first; if they prove blameless, then they can serve as deacons.

English KJV 1611

And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.

English LSB

And these men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

And let them first be tested; then, being found blameless, let them serve as deacons.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Moreover, they should be tested first; then, if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

First they must be tested. Then let them serve as deacons if there is nothing against them.

English NIV

They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.

English NKJ 1982

But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless.

English NLT

Before they are appointed as deacons, they should be given other responsibilities in the church as a test of their character and ability. If they do well, then they may serve as deacons.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

And let them first be tested; then, if they prove themselves blameless, let them serve as deacons.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

And each of them must be found trustworthy according to these standards before they are given the responsibility to minister as servant-leaders without blame.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

And let them also be tested first; then if they prove themselves blameless let them serve as deacons.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Before they are asked to be deacons, they should be given other jobs in the church as a test of their character and ability, and if they do well, then they may be chosen as deacons.

English Tyndale 1537

And let them first be proved, and then let them minister, if they be found faultless.(be blameless)

1 Timothy 3:10 — Compare Translations