First be proved (δοκιμαζεσθωσαν πρωτον). Present passive imperative third plural of δοκιμαζω, old and common verb, to test as meta…

And let these also be first proved. That is, tried or tested in regard to the things which were the proper qualifications for the office. …

And let these also first be proved.—No formal investigation, either in public before the congregation, or in private befo…

Deacons “must first be tested” (GK 1507). This verb has three stages: (1) to test, (2) to prove by testing; and (3) to approve as the result of tes…

And let those be first tried He wishes that those who are chosen should not be unknown, but that their integrity should be ascertained, li…

And let these also first be proved

Not that they should be tried in any part of the deacon's office, to see how ca…

The deacons were at first appointed to distribute the charity of the church and to manage its concerns, yet pastors and evangelists were among them…

1. Previously, the Apostle outlined the qualities a bishop should po e in himself. Now he describes the qualities he should have in his rela…