Verse Comparison: 1 Timothy 3:10
American Standard Version
And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless.
Amplified® Bible
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].
Contemporary English Version
They must first prove themselves. Then if no one has anything against them, they can serve as officers.
Darby English Version
And let these be first proved, then let them minister, being without charge [against them].
Good News Bible
They should be tested first, and then, if they pass the test, they are to serve.
International Standard Version
But they must first be tested. Then, if they prove to be blameless, they may become deacons.
King James Version
And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.
New American Standard Bible
These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach.
New International Version
They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.
New King James Version
But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
These men must also first submit to testing; then let them serve as deacons if they prove beyond reproach.
Young's Literal Translation
and let these also first be proved, then let them minister, being unblameable.
