Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

1 Timothy 3:10

These also [κ α ι ο υ τ ο ι δ ε]. As well as the Bishops. No mention is made of a proving of the Bishops, but this may be fairly assumed. Comp. not a novice, ver. 6.

Be proved [δ ο κ ι μ α ζ ε σ θ ω σ α ν]. Common in Paul; only here in Pastorals. See on 1 Peter 1:7. Not implying a formal examination, but a reference to the general judgment of the Christian community as to whether they fulfil the conditions detailed in ver. 8. Comp. 1 Timothy 5:22; 2 Timothy 2:2. Let them use the office of a deacon [δ ι α κ ο ν ε ι τ ω σ α ν]. Much better, let them serve as deacons. In this sense only in the Pastorals. Comp. ver. 13. 104 The verb is very common in N. T.

Being blameless [α ν ε γ κ λ η τ ο ι ο ν τ ε ς]. Rather, unaccused : if no charge be preferred against them. In Paul, 1 Corinthians 1:8; Colossians 1:22. Comp. Titus 1:6; Titus 1:7. It is a judicial term. The participle ontev signifies provided they are.

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