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A Proven Character
Commentators agree that selecting deacons is a serious, deliberate process. The instruction to "first be proved" means their character, integrity, and faithfulness must be thoroughly examined. This is not a quick interview but an assessment based on their long-standing reputation and observed life within the community, ensuring they are trustworthy for the role.
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1 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Timothy 3:10
18th Century
Theologian
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. …
AT Robertson
On 1 Timothy 3:10
First be proved (δοκιμαζεσθωσαν πρωτον). Present passive imperative third plural of δοκιμαζω, old and common verb, to test as meta…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Timothy 3:10
19th Century
Bishop
And let these also first be proved.—No formal investigation, either in public before the congregation, or in private befo…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Timothy 3:10
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…
John Calvin
On 1 Timothy 3:10
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On 1 Timothy 3:10
17th Century
Pastor
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…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Timothy 3:8–13
17th Century
Minister
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…