For there is one God, one Mediator also between God and men, a Man, Christ Jesus,

And it is needful also that he have an honorable testimony from those without, lest he fall into reproach and a snare of the Devil.

But let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, being without reproach.

And, at the same time, they learn to be idle, going around from house to house, and not only idle, but tattlers also and busy-bodies, speaking things which they ought not.

Those who sin reprove before all, that the rest also may have fear.

Some men's sins are openly manifest, going before to judgment; and some men also they follow after.

In like manner also the works that are good are openly manifest; and those that are otherwise can not be hid.