Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.

Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

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

Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.

Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

In the same way, the women must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things.

Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.