Robertson Word Pictures - 1 Timothy 3:10 - 3:10

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First be proved (dokimazesthōsan prōton). Present passive imperative third plural of dokimazō, old and common verb, to test as metals, etc. (1Th 2:4, and often in Paul). How the proposed deacons are to be “first” tested before approved Paul does not say. See note on Phi 1:10 for the two senses (test, approve) of the word.

Let them serve as deacons (diakoneitōsan). Present active imperative of diakoneō (same root as diakonos), common verb, to minister, here “to serve as deacons.” Cf. diakonein in Act 6:2. See also 1Ti 3:13.

If they be blameless (anegklētoi ontes). “Being blameless” (conditional participle, ontes). See note on 1Co 1:8; Col 1:22 for anegklētos.