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

'And moreover' [ kai (G2532) ... de (G1161)] be proved-not by a period of probation, but by searching inquiry by Timothy, the ordaining president (1 Timothy 5:22), then when found 'unaccused' ( anengkleetoi (G410): but anepileemptos (G423), 'unexceptionable,'1 Timothy 3:2: cf. note), 'let them act as deacons.'

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