Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleAdditionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons. Young's Literal Translation and let these also first be proved, then let them minister, being unblameable. King James Bible And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being [found] blameless. Greek Additionally,καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. they οὗτοι (houtoi) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. must first be tested. δοκιμαζέσθωσαν (dokimazesthōsan) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1381: From dokimos; to test; by implication, to approve. Then, εἶτα (eita) Adverb Strong's 1534: A particle of succession, then, moreover. if they are ὄντες (ontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. above reproach, ἀνέγκλητοι (anenklētoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 410: Irreproachable, blameless. Unaccused, i.e. irreproachable. let them serve as deacons. διακονείτωσαν (diakoneitōsan) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1247: From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon. |
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