Verse 10
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 κονις , which signifieth dust, to show that such should be "dustily diligent."
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