6 Bible Verses about Deacons

wherefore, brethren, chuse out of your number seven persons of good reputation, full of the holy spirit and wisdom, who may have the management of this affair:

the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the christians that are at Philippi, to the bishops, and to the deacons.

The deacons too must be grave, not double tongued, not addicted to drinking, or sordid gain, but by their integrity maintain the reverence due to the gospel. let them be first examin'd, and if they are without reproach, let them enter upon their office.read more.
their wives must be likewise grave, free from scandal, sober, and always faithful. a deacon must have but one wife, and govern his children, and the rest of the family in a proper manner. for they who duly discharge that office, prepare their way to a higher degree, and may promote the christian faith with the greater freedom.

their wives must be likewise grave, free from scandal, sober, and always faithful.

I recommend to you Phebe our sister, who is a deaconess of the church at Kenchrea; receive her for Christ's sake,

At that time, as the number of the disciples was multiplied, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the distribution that was made daily. the twelve therefore assembled all the disciples, and said, it is not fit that we should leave the word of God, to mind what relates to your meals. wherefore, brethren, chuse out of your number seven persons of good reputation, full of the holy spirit and wisdom, who may have the management of this affair:read more.
whilst we shall continue our applications to prayer, and to preaching. this proposition pleased the whole assembly: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the holy spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch. these they presented to the apostles: who after prayer gave them imposition of hands.