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For those who have served well as deacons gain to themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
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Not a Promotion, But Honor
Commentators widely agree that gaining a "good standing" is not about a guaranteed promotion to a higher office like elder. Rather, it refers to the honor, respect, and solid reputation that deacons earn through their faithful service. John Calvin notes this is a "highly honorable office," and its reward is the esteem and influence gained within the church and before God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For they that have used the office of a deacon well. The marginal reading is ministered. The Greek word is the same as that for "…
Gain to themselves (εαυτοις περιποιουντα). Present middle indicative of περιποιεω, old verb, to make besides (περ, around, over), …
19th Century
Anglican
For they that have used the office of a deacon well.—Better rendered, for they that have served well as deacons.…
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Those who serve well in their assigned duties in the church gain for themselves “an excellent standing.” They should be able to maintain great resp…
16th Century
Protestant
For they who have served well. Because of a practice that began one or two centuries after the apostles' death—choosing presbyters from th…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For they that have used the office of a deacon well With diligence and faithfulness, with simplicity and cheerfulnes…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, the Apostle showed what the character of deacons and their wives should be; here he shows how deacons should behave toward their w…
