Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

Let these

1 Timothy 3:6
not a novice, lest being puffed up he may fall into the condemnation of the Devil.
1 Timothy 5:22
Do not lay hands quickly on anyone, neither be partaker of the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
1 John 4:1
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but try the spirits to see if they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Use

1 Timothy 3:13
For they having served well gain a good grade for themselves, and much boldness in the faith, those in Christ Jesus.
Acts 6:1
And in those days, the disciples having multiplied, a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews occurred, because their widows were overlooked in the daily serving.

Being

1 Timothy 3:2
Then it behooves the overseer to be without reproach, husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, well-ordered, hospitable, apt at teaching,
1 Corinthians 1:8
He shall also confirm you to the end, that you may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Colossians 1:22
in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy and without blemish, and without charge in His sight,
Titus 1:6
if anyone is blameless, husband of one wife, having believing children, not accused of loose behavior, or disobedient.