1 Timothy 3:10 Douay-Rheims

And let these also first be proved: and so let them minister, having no crime.

Adam Clarke

1762–1832 Methodist

Let these - be proved - Let them not be young converts, or persons lately brought to the knowledge of the truth. This is the same in spirit with what is required of the bishops, Ti1 3:6. Let no man be put into an office in the Church till he has given full proof of his sincerity and steadiness, by having been for a considerable time a consistent private member of the Church. Being found blameless - Ανεγκλητοι οντες· Being irreproachable; persons against whom no evil can be proved. The same as in Ti1 3:2, though a different word is used. See the note on Ti1 3:2.

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