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



Ver. 10. Being found blameless] The world will look round about them, and expect (though unjustly) an angelical perfection.



Let them use the office of a deacon] Diaconus is said to come of êïíéò , which signifieth dust, to show that such should be "dustily diligent."