Other translations
American Standard Version
And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And those who are such should be first proved and then let them serve, being without fault.
Darby Bible Translation
And let these be first proved, then let them minister, being without charge against them.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
And let these also first be proved: and so let them minister, having no crime.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless.
God's Word
First, a person must be evaluated. Then, if he has a good reputation, he may become a deacon.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
And they must also be tested first; if they prove blameless, then they can serve as deacons.
International Standard Version
But they must first be tested. Then, if they prove to be blameless, they may become ministers.
NET Bible
And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.
New American Standard Bible
These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach.
New International Version
They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.
New Living Translation
Before they are appointed as deacons, let them be closely examined. If they pass the test, then let them serve as deacons.
Webster's Bible Translation
And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.
Weymouth New Testament
And they must also be well-tried men, and when found to be of unblemished character then let them serve as deacons.
The World English Bible
Let them also first be tested; then let them serve if they are blameless.