1 Timothy 3:11

11In the same way, the women3:11 Possibly deacons’ wives or women who are deacons are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.

113:11 I.e., either deacons’ wives or deaconessesWomen must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but 3:11 Or level-headedtemperate, faithful in all things.

11Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things.

113:11 In Greek, the same word is used for both woman and wife. This verse may refer specifically to either deacons’ wives or deaconesses, rather than the congregation in general.Women must likewise be worthy of respect, not malicious gossips, but self-controlled, [thoroughly] trustworthy in all things.

11In the same way, the women3:11 Or their wives must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things.

11In the same way, the women must be worthy of respect. They must not say things that harm others. In anything they do, they must not go too far. They must be worthy of trust in everything.